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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM N-CSR

 

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number: 811-7170

 

 

TCW Funds, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

865 South Figueroa Street, Suite 1800, Los Angeles, CA 90017

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

Patrick W. Dennis, Esq.

Assistant Secretary

865 South Figueroa Street, Suite 1800

Los Angeles, CA 90017

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (213) 244-0000

Date of fiscal year end: October 31

Date of reporting period: October 31, 2014

 

 

 


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Annual Report

FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31

2014

TCW Equity Funds

Concentrated Value Fund

Growth Equities Fund

Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

Relative Value Large Cap Fund

Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

Select Equities Fund

Small Cap Growth Fund

SMID Cap Growth Fund

TCW Allocation Fund

Conservative Allocation Fund


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TCW Funds, Inc.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Letter to Shareholders

     1   

Management Discussions

     3   

Schedules of Investments:

     21   

TCW Concentrated Value Fund

     21   

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

     25   

TCW Growth Equities Fund

     27   

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

     31   

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

     35   

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

     39   

TCW Select Equities Fund

     44   

TCW Small Cap Growth Fund

     47   

TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund

     52   

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     57   

Statements of Operations

     59   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     61   

Notes to Financial Statements

     66   

Financial Highlights

     83   

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     101   

Shareholder Expenses

     102   

Privacy Policy

     104   

Investment Management and Advisory Agreement Disclosure

     106   

Proxy Voting Guidelines and Availability of Quarterly Portfolio Schedule

     109   

Tax Information Notice

     110   

Directors and Officers

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The Letter to Shareholders and/or Management Discussions contained in this Annual Report are the opinions of each Fund’s portfolio managers and are not the opinions of TCW Funds, Inc. or its Board of Directors. Various matters discussed in the Letter to Shareholders and/or Management Discussions constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Actual results and the timing of certain events could differ materially from those projected or contemplated by these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including general economic conditions, overall availability of securities for investment by a Fund, the level of volatility in the securities markets and in the share price of a Fund, and other risk factors discussed in the SEC filings of TCW Funds, Inc. The data presented in the Letter to Shareholders and/or Management Discussions represents past performance and cannot be used to predict future results.

 

 

 


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Letter to Shareholders   LOGO
LOGO    David S. DeVito
   President, Chief Executive Officer & Director

 

Dear Valued Investors:

It is my pleasure to present the 2014 annual report for the TCW Funds, Inc. covering the 12-month period ended October 31, 2014. I would like to thank you for your continued investment in the TCW Funds as well as welcome new shareholders to our fund family. As of October 31, 2014, the TCW Funds held total net assets of approximately $19.5 billion.

 

This report contains information and portfolio management discussions of our TCW Equity Funds and the TCW Conservative Allocation Fund. The Annual Reports for the TCW Fixed Income Funds and the TCW International Funds are contained in separate reports. If you are interested in receiving a copy of these reports, please call our Shareholder Services team for further information.

 

About the TCW Funds

 

The TCW Funds offer shareholders a choice of 22 funds, each targeted to specific asset classes, market segments or multiple sectors of the global equity and fixed income markets. For U.S. equities, we offer funds across the market capitalization and growth/value spectrums. In fixed income, our funds provide investors opportunities across global fixed income markets including U.S. government, corporate and high yield bonds, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, as well as sovereign and corporate bonds denominated in U.S. dollars and foreign currencies. Each TCW Fund is managed by investment teams with experience through many market cycles. Rigorous fundamental research, disciplined risk analysis and deep market expertise are the foundation for each of our funds.

 

The U.S. Stock Market

 

U.S. stocks posted solid gains during the 12 months ended October 31, with the S&P 500 index advancing 14.9% to record high levels. The transition to Janet Yellen’s leadership of the Fed reassured equity market investors that the Fed’s monetary policy stance would remain highly accommodative, and a continued decline in the unemployment rate coupled with a 14-year low in jobless claims provided support to stocks. The market’s advance was interrupted by a late January / early February decline of nearly 6% that was spurred by Russia’s annexation of Crimea, as well as concerns about the potential impact on earnings from extremely cold weather in the U.S. High growth names, including many software, technology and biotech equities, suffered sharp share price reversals well into April given investors’ concerns about the

strength of the U.S. economic recovery. Later, from mid-September to mid-October, stocks suffered through a roughly 7% sell-off due to worries about the emergence of ISIS, concerns surrounding the first confirmed Ebola virus death in the U.S., and fears that the U.S. economy might be too fragile to withstand a potential hike in interest rates by the Fed sometime in 2015. Ultimately, better than expected corporate earnings results assuaged growth concerns and provided support to stock prices. In addition, fears about weaker growth across the globe were addressed, in part, by central bank policy responses that included the announcement of additional asset purchases by the Bank of Japan, interest rate cuts by the People’s Bank of China, and the commencement of asset backed security purchases by the ECB.

 

An Update on the TCW Equity Fund Family

 

There were a few changes to our fund family over the last twelve months that we would like to share with our investors.

 

 

On March 1, 2014, we changed the name of the TCW Dividend Focused Fund to the TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund (TGDFX/TGIGX) as we believe the new name better reflects the fund’s emphasis on companies exhibiting dividend growth. There were no changes to the fund’s investment objective.

 

 

Effective September 9, 2014, we changed the name of the TCW Value Opportunities Fund to the TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund as we believe the new name better reflects the Relative Value investment philosophy, the “search for value poised for growth,” as well as the fund’s focus on mid cap equities. The fund’s investment philosophy and process remain unchanged.

 

 

The TCW Growth Fund (TGGIX/TGGYX) was liquidated effective October 30, 2014.

 

 

On December 1, 2014, two new funds were added to the TCW Funds family, the TCW High Dividend Equities Fund (TGHDX/TGDEX) and the TCW Global Real Estate Fund (TGREX/TGRYX). The TCW High Dividend Equities Fund will invest in high-yielding, dividend-paying equity securities listed on U.S. and other exchanges. The TCW Global Real Estate Fund will invest in equity securities of real estate investment trusts (REITs) and real estate companies, as well as shares of companies that provide real estate-related services. Both funds seek to achieve high total return from current income and capital appreciation, and will be managed by Iman Brivanlou, PhD, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager.

 

 

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Letter to Shareholders (Continued)

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Looking Ahead

 

We believe that market fundamentals (e.g. generally deleveraged corporate balance sheets, high cash balances, record profit margins, valuation ratios consistent with long-term averages) remain solid. Also, the greater than 20% decline in gasoline prices since early June provides an effective “tax cut” to consumers and should lift discretionary consumer spending. Evidence of sustainable U.S. GDP growth in the 2-3% range would bode well for stocks to the extent it validates the consensus expectation of high single-digit earnings growth in the year to come. At the same time, we are mindful of risks to the outlook for U.S. equity prices, including the potentially negative impact of a premature interest rate hike by the Fed, as well as the possibility of a synchronized slowdown in global growth that a continued plunge in oil prices could portend.

We know that you have many choices when it comes to the management of your financial assets. On behalf of everyone at TCW, I would like to thank you for making the TCW Funds part of your long-term investment plan. We truly value our relationship with you. If you have any questions or require further information, I invite you to visit our website at www.tcw.com, or call our shareholder services department at 800-386-3829.

 

I wish you all the best in the coming new year and I look forward to further correspondence with you through our semi-annual report in 2015.

 

Sincerely,

 

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David S. DeVito

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

 

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TCW Concentrated Value Fund

 

Management Discussions

 

For the year ended October 31, 2014, the TCW Concentrated Value Fund (‘the Fund”) rose 21.46% and 21.50% for its I Class and N Class, respectively. The performance of the Fund’s classes varies because of differing expenses. During the same period, the Russell 1000 Value Index rose 16.46% and the S&P 500 Index rose 17.26%.

 

The Fund generated all of its excess performance from stock selection and far more than offset the slightly negative contribution to sector allocation. The Fund has investments in 8 out of the 10 sectors with no holdings in either telecommunications or utilities. In 6 out of the 8 sectors that have representation, the Fund generated positive stock attribution. Stock selection in healthcare, industrials, energy, and consumer staples were particularly strong. The top overall contributor to performance during the year was Allergan as the stock was up 110%. Excellent fundamentals and earnings reports coupled with a takeover bid by Valeant Pharmaceuticals were the reasons for the strong returns. In addition to Allergan within the healthcare sector, Amgen, AbbVie, McKesson, and Thermo Fisher helped to make the healthcare sector our best performing sector. In the industrials sector and with the transports reaching new highs, our investments in American Airlines, Delta Airlines and Union Pacific were all excellent performers during the year. Each of those stocks was up greater than 50% and handily outperformed the market. Although the energy sector was an underperformer for the year within the index, our energy holdings taken together actually outperformed the market thanks in part to the strong 33% return from EQT Midstream Partners. The strong performance in the consumer staples sector came from our two largest holdings — CVS Health and Mead Johnson Nutritionals. Those two stocks for the year were up 40% and 18% respectively. The only two sectors to generate negative attribution were consumer discretion and materials. In the consumer discretion sector, our investments in both McDonalds and PVH Corp. were both underperformers with McDonalds generating a return of less than 1% and PVH returning a -8% year. In the materials sector our investments in Praxair and Ecolab contributed to the underperformance. Both generated good solid positive high single digit performance but they lagged the benchmark nonetheless.

 

On October 31st, the S&P 500 closed at the time at an all-time high of $2,018.05. The S&P 500 crossed the magical $2,000 barrier for the first time on August 27th and closed above that level 10 more times until October 31st. Since the end of October the market has continued to make new highs. The largest pullback of the year occurred from September 18th to October 15th as a swift pullback engulfed the market with geopolitical worries, worries of a global slowdown, concern over the quality of earnings for the 3rd quarter but the straw that broke the camel’s back during this time was the fear over the Ebola virus spreading. The pullback of 7.4% was swift and sharp and formed a V-Bottom. After the Ebola fear subsided somewhat and the earnings reports began to come in better than anticipated, the market began its run up once again and closed at a new all-time high on November 5th — up 8.6% from the trough. With S&P earnings expectations close to $128 for 2015, the market P/E multiple is a reasonable 15.8x 2015 earnings. It is important to note that most of the increase in the market from its trough in 2009 has come from earnings growth and not as much from multiple expansion.

 

Much like fiscal 2013, fiscal 2014 had its share of concerns from the fiscal policy stagnation to the global geopolitical worries to the Ebola virus reaching the United States but the market remained strong nonetheless. We have the Federal Reserve to thank for that once again with their easy money policy. Although the latest quantitative easing program ended in late October, their zero interest rate policy remained intact and the expectation is that it will remain in place for a good part of 2015 as well. Largely due to a very accommodative Federal Reserve and very strong earnings growth, we have not suffered a 10% pullback in the S&P 500 for more than 3 years.

 

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TCW Concentrated Value Fund

 

Management Discussions (Continued)

 

 

The portfolio owns high quality stocks and we believe it is prudent to be patient. The objective is to create a portfolio that has a good risk/reward profile and to remain balanced that is poised to do well in both up markets as well as down markets. We remain confident that investing in attractively valued companies with strong management teams that are expected to increase their return on invested capital and free cash flow generation will yield favorable long term results.

 

TCW Concentrated Value Fund - I Class

 

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TCW Concentrated Value Fund - N Class

 

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TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

 

Management Discussions

 

For the year ended October 31, 2014, the TCW Conservative Allocation Fund (the “Fund”) posted a gain of 6.66% for the I Class and 6.07% for the N Class shares. The performance of the Fund’s classes varies because of differing expenses. The Fund’s blended benchmark of 40% S&P 500 Index and 60% Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index returned 9.31% over the same period.

 

The Fund posted positive returns over the past year with a majority of the returns coming from U.S. equities. The strongest returns came from both the TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund (Large Cap Value) and ProShares Ultra Short Euro ETF (levered ETF that is long U.S. Dollar and short Euro). Both investments were up over 14% over the past year. Additionally allocations to both TCW Total Return Bond Fund (Intermediate Mortgage Backed Securities Fund) and Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund, both up 4 % over the past year, also contributed to returns. At the asset allocation level, the decision to over overweight U.S. equities relative to the blended index was another key contributor to relative performance.

 

As of October, the allocation for the Fund was 51% in equities, 46% in fixed income and 4% in ETF’s, giving the Fund a 15% overweight in equities and 14% underweight in fixed income relative to its blended index. Over the past 12 months, the Fund has gradually increased the allocations to U.S. equities especially the allocations to large and mid-cap growth funds as we feel this area has the best opportunity for sustained earnings growth. The fixed income allocation over the past year has been reduced as we feel the asset class of equities remains more attractive than fixed income. Within fixed income, the Fund increased the duration of our fixed income holdings to better capture returns from lower interest rates. To achieve this, the allocation to Low Duration Bond Fund was eliminated with the majority of the assets being allocated to the Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund.

 

Over the past year, US equity markets continue to climb reaching all-time highs. The key drivers for these higher returns have been stronger than expected economic data along with strong corporate earnings growth. In additional central banks globally maintain an accommodative monetary policies which it keeping global interest rates low. With the employment landscape improving, the housing sector continuing to show strength, consumer confidence rebounding, low interest rates globally, and expanding GDP growth; we feel confident the recovery will continue to expand and lead to a favorable backdrop for the equity markets.

 

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TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

 

Management Discussions (Continued)

 

 

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund - I Class

 

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TCW Growth Equities Fund

 

Management Discussions

 

For the year ended October 31, 2014, the TCW Growth Equities Fund (the “Fund”) yielded a positive return of 7.06% and 7.02% on its I Class and N Class shares, respectively. The performance of the Fund’s classes varies because of differing expenses. The Fund’s benchmark, the Russell Midcap Growth Index, returned 14.59% over the same period.

 

In mid-March, markets came under pressure following Janet Yellen’s first comments as Federal Reserve Chair, which suggested the Fed could start raising short-term interest rates by mid-2015. Subsequently, equity markets saw an abrupt rotation out of growth names as investors favored value/income stocks over growth stocks and large cap names over small cap names. This rotation out of growth stocks continued through the second and third quarters of 2014, which proved challenging for our strategies given our focus on small- and mid-sized high-growth names.

 

On an attribution basis, the Fund’s underperformance relative to its benchmark index during the period was primarily a result of negative stock selection; however the Fund experienced a positive stock selection effect in the consumer staples sector. At the end of the period, the Fund’s largest sector weighting was the information technology sector, followed by industrials. The Fund is overweight versus the Russell Midcap Growth Index in both sectors. Notable detractors included DSW, Arcos Dorados and Dick’s Sporting Goods in consumer discretionary, PriceSmart in consumer staples, Core Laboratories, Dril-Quip, Frank’s International and Oceaneering in energy, Intercept Pharmaceuticals and athenahealth in healthcare, Chart Industries and B/E Aerospace in industrials and Ansys and ViaSat in information technology. Conversely, contributors in consumer staples were Monster Beverage and Hain Celestial. Contributors of note in other sectors were Under Armour in consumer discretionary, Illumina and Intuitive Surgical in healthcare, Mobileye, ServiceNow, NVIDIA and Workday in information technology and Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies in industrials.

 

The Fund’s performance was negatively impacted by investors favoring large cap over small cap stocks and value/income over growth stocks. However, our view is that the current rotation is short term. More importantly, we remain confident in our process which focuses on long term sustainable growth. Since March, we have been consolidating our portfolios by buying more of our higher-conviction holdings with asymmetric risk/reward profiles. As a result, the portfolio now holds 52 names. As the valuation gap between value and growth names narrows, high quality growth stocks should outperform as the economic recovery continues.

 

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TCW Growth Equities Fund

 

Management Discussions (Continued)

 

 

TCW Growth Equities Fund - I Class

 

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TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

 

Management Discussions

 

For the year ended October 31, 2014, the TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund (the “Fund”) posted a gain of 12.49% and 12.19% on its I Class and N Class shares, respectively. The performance of the Fund’s classes varies because of differing expenses. The Fund’s benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index, returned 16.46% over the same period.

 

Market Outlook

 

The Fed governors believe the economy is healing and announced the end of the asset purchases plan at its most recent meeting in October. The Fed has not set a date for the first rise in rates and is maintaining its “considerable time” language. The consensus for the first rise is to be a mid-2015 event. U.S. large cap equities, as represented by the S&P 500, encountered their first substantial correction of the year (mid-September to mid-October) only to recoup the loss and then climb to a new record high. The U.S. economy appears to be on surer ground and is distancing itself from the rest of the globe. The U.S. economy has added, on average, 225,000+ jobs per month in 2014 through October and the unemployment rate dipped to 5.8% at the close of October, albeit at historically low participation rates (62.8%). Though declining in September, the October U.S. ISM PMI rose to 59.0, a level securely above the watermark 50, and consumer confidence, as represented by the Conference Board, is at its highest level since October 2007, just prior to the Great Financial Crisis of 2008. After posting a solid reading for 2Q 2014 U.S. GDP of 4.6%, the first reading of 3Q GDP came in at a respectable 3.5% growth rate resulting in a preliminary three-quarter average rate of 2%. The strength of 2Q and 3Q GDP may be indicative of more than a recoup of lost ground in 1Q. Declining oil prices have led to lower gas prices and should be a tailwind for the U.S. consumer. The national average for regular gas has dropped over 70 cents (to less than $3/gallon) from its recent April high and is at its lowest price in nearly four years. With the December holidays approaching, money left over from the gas pump could portend more robust consumer spending. Forecasts call for 2-4% growth in holiday spending versus last year’s 2.8% gain. With another sequential solid earnings season, lower energy costs/gas prices, and higher consumer confidence, the U.S. equity markets are poised to finish 2014 on a positive note. To be sure, risks abound with the situations in Russia/Ukraine and Middle East as well as the economic slowdown in the Eurozone and China. We expect to use any potential volatility in an opportunistic manner by taking profits and incrementally adding to positions.

 

Fund Review

 

The Fund benefited from the underweights relative to its benchmark index in Energy, Consumer Discretionary, and Consumer Staples as well as the overweight in Financials while the underweights in Health Care and Information Technology and overweight in Telecommunication Services detracted from performance. The Fund’s top ten conviction-weighted holdings outperformed the portfolio though lagged both benchmarks over the one-year period returning +14.5%, on average, led by Seagate Technology (+33.5%), Ameriprise (+28.0%), and JP Morgan Chase (+20.5%). The Fund’s Consumer Discretionary stocks were the best relative performers returning +18.8% versus the group move of +9.2% led by Home Depot (+27.9%), Time Warner (+22.7%), Regal Entertainment (+21.8%), and Lennar (+21.7%). The Fund’s Utilities stocks also performed admirably rising +29.7% outpacing their peers’ rise of +21.9% led by American Electric Power (+29.7%). Packaging Corporation of America (+18.5%) in Materials and Windstream (+36.7%) in Telecommunication Services were the leaders in their respective sectors leading to positive attribution. Other notable performers include Valero (+24.1%) in Energy, Textron (+44.6%) and FedEx (+28.4%) in Industrials, and Intel (+43.8%) in Information Technology. The worst absolute performers during the fiscal year were Royal Philips (-18.8%), Avon (-39.6%), and ENSCO (-25.5%). The

 

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TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

 

Management Discussions (Continued)

 

biggest detraction occurred in Health Care where the Fund’s names underperformed the group rising +14.5% versus +29.7% due to the Pfizer’s (+1.0%) lagging return and the portfolio’s lack of direct exposure to biotechs; the NYSE biotechnology industry group rose +55.3% in the one-year period. The portfolio also lost value in Industrials and Consumer Staples due to the aforementioned Royal Philips and Avon. ENSCO, Transocean (-26.7%), and Baker Hughes (-7.9%) were mostly responsible for the decline in value in Energy where the Fund’s names declined -4.6% versus the benchmark’s components’ rise of +4.3%. Baker was added to, and after a fundamental review, Transocean was completely sold in advance of the broad decline in commodity prices preventing significant further deterioration.

 

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TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

 

Management Discussions

 

For the year ended October 31, 2014, the TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund (the “Fund”) posted a gain of 14.79% and 14.52% on its I Class and N Class shares, respectively. The performance of the Fund’s classes varies because of differing expenses. The Fund’s benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index, returned 16.46% over the same period.

 

Market Outlook

 

The Fed governors believe the economy is healing and announced the end of the asset purchases plan at its most recent meeting in October. The Fed has not set a date for the first rise in rates and is maintaining its “considerable time” language. The consensus for the first rise is to be a mid-2015 event. U.S. large cap equities, as represented by the S&P 500, encountered their first substantial correction of the year (mid-September to mid-October) only to recoup the loss and then climb to a new record high. The U.S. economy appears to be on surer ground and is distancing itself from the rest of the globe. The U.S. economy has added, on average, 225,000+ jobs per month in 2014 through October and the unemployment rate dipped to 5.8% at the close of October, albeit at historically low participation rates (62.8%). Though declining in September, the October U.S. ISM PMI rose to 59.0, a level securely above the watermark 50, and consumer confidence, as represented by the Conference Board, is at its highest level since October 2007, just prior to the Great Financial Crisis of 2008. After posting a solid reading for 2Q 2014 U.S. GDP of 4.6%, the first reading of 3Q GDP came in at a respectable 3.5% growth rate resulting in a preliminary three-quarter average rate of 2%. The strength of 2Q and 3Q GDP may be indicative of more than a recoup of lost ground in 1Q. Declining oil prices have led to lower gas prices and should be a tailwind for the U.S. consumer. The national average for regular gas has dropped over 70 cents (to less than $3/gallon) from its recent April high and is at its lowest price in nearly four years. With the December holidays approaching, money left over from the gas pump could portend more robust consumer spending. Forecasts call for 2-4% growth in holiday spending versus last year’s 2.8% gain. With another sequential solid earnings season, lower energy costs/gas prices, and higher consumer confidence, the U.S. equity markets are poised to finish 2014 on a positive note. To be sure, risks abound with the situations in Russia/Ukraine and Middle East as well as the economic slowdown in the Eurozone and China. We expect to use any potential volatility in an opportunistic manner by taking profits and incrementally adding to positions.

 

Fund Review

 

The Fund benefited from the underweights relative to its benchmark index in Consumer Staples, Energy, and Telecommunication Services as well as the overweight in Financials while the underweight in Information Technology and overweight in Consumer Discretionary detracted from performance. The Fund’s top ten conviction-weighted holdings outperformed the portfolio and both benchmarks over the one-year period returning +19.8%, on average, led by Textron (+44.6%), Ameriprise (+28.0%), and Home Depot (+27.9%). The Fund’s Consumer Discretionary stocks were the best relative performers returning +14.8% versus the group move of +9.2% led by Home Depot, Time Warner (+22.7%), and Lennar (+21.7%). The Fund’s Information Technology stocks also performed admirably rising +31.6% outpacing their peers’ rise of +26.4% led by Lam Research (+44.2%), Intel (+43.8%), and Western Digital (+43.5%). Other notable performers include WellPoint (+51.9%) and Mylan (+41.4%) in Health Care, Sealed Air (+22.0%) in Materials, and Valero (+24.1%) in Energy. The worst absolute performers during the fiscal year were ENSCO (-25.5%), Terex (-17.3%), and the recently initiated J.C. Penney (-31.9%). The biggest detraction occurred in Health Care where the Fund’s names did not keep pace with the group rising +24.7% versus +29.7% due to the Pfizer’s (+1.0%) lagging return and the portfolio’s lack of direct exposure to biotechs;

 

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TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

 

Management Discussions (Continued)

 

the NYSE biotechnology industry group rose +55.3% in the one-year period. ENSCO and Baker Hughes (-7.9%) were mostly responsible for the decline in value in Energy where the Fund’s names declined -2.2% versus the benchmark’s components’ rise of +4.3%. The Fund’s Industrials names also lost value due to Terex, ADT (-15.4%), and GE (+2.1%). Baker Hughes was added to and after a fundamental review. Terex was reduced.

 

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TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

 

Management Discussions

 

For the year ended October 31, 2014, the TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund (the “Fund”) posted a gain of 11.09% and 10.80% on its I Class and N Class shares, respectively. The performance of the Fund’s classes varies because of differing expenses. The Fund’s benchmark, the Russell Midcap Value Index, returned 16.18% over the same period.

 

Market Outlook

 

The Fed governors believe the economy is healing and announced the end of the asset purchases plan at its most recent meeting in October. The Fed has not set a date for the first rise in rates and is maintaining its “considerable time” language. The consensus for the first rise is to be a mid-2015 event. U.S. large cap equities, as represented by the S&P 500, encountered their first substantial correction of the year (mid-September to mid-October) only to recoup the loss and then climb to a new record high. The U.S. economy appears to be on surer ground and is distancing itself from the rest of the globe. The U.S. economy has added, on average, 225,000+ jobs per month in 2014 through October and the unemployment rate dipped to 5.8% at the close of October, albeit at historically low participation rates (62.8%). Though declining in September, the October U.S. ISM PMI rose to 59.0, a level securely above the watermark 50, and consumer confidence, as represented by the Conference Board, is at its highest level since October 2007, just prior to the Great Financial Crisis of 2008. After posting a solid reading for 2Q 2014 U.S. GDP of 4.6%, the first reading of 3Q GDP came in at a respectable 3.5% growth rate resulting in a preliminary three-quarter average rate of 2%. The strength of 2Q and 3Q GDP may be indicative of more than a recoup of lost ground in 1Q. Declining oil prices have led to lower gas prices and should be a tailwind for the U.S. consumer. The national average for regular gas has dropped over 70 cents (to less than $3/gallon) from its recent April high and is at its lowest price in nearly four years. With the December holidays approaching, money left over from the gas pump could portend more robust consumer spending. Forecasts call for 2-4% growth in holiday spending versus last year’s 2.8% gain. With another sequential solid earnings season, lower energy costs/gas prices, and higher consumer confidence, the U.S. equity markets are poised to finish 2014 on a positive note. To be sure, risks abound with the situations in Russia/Ukraine and Middle East as well as the economic slowdown in the Eurozone and China. We expect to use any potential volatility in an opportunistic manner by taking profits and incrementally adding to positions.

 

Fund Review

 

The Fund benefited from the overweight relative to its benchmark in Information Technology and underweight in Telecommunication Services while the underweights in Health Care and Utilities and overweight in Materials detracted from performance. The Fund’s top ten conviction-weighted holdings outperformed the portfolio and both benchmarks over the one-year period returning +21.2%, on average, led by Textron (+44.6%), Western Digital (+43.5%), and Seagate Technology (+33.5%). The Fund’s Information Technology stocks were the best relative performers returning +33.5% versus the group move of +19.1% led by the aforementioned Western Digital and Seagate Technology along with added support from Broadcom (+59.1%) and Lam Research (+44.2%). The Fund’s Telecommunication Services stocks also performed admirably rising +36.7% outpacing their peers’ rise of +30.1% led by Windstream (+36.7%). Other notable performers include Marriott (+70.3%), American Airlines (+44.0%), and Mylan (+41.4%). The worst absolute performers during the fiscal year were First Niagara (-29.7%), Jacobs Engineering (-22.0%), and Denbury Resources (-34.0%). The biggest detraction occurred in Industrials where the Fund’s names underperformed +2.8% versus +13.3% due to Jacobs Engineering, Terex (-17.3%), and Kennametal (-14.7%). Aeropostale (-33.7%), International Speedway (-3.5%), and Toll Brothers (-2.8%) were the biggest laggards

 

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Management Discussions (Continued)

 

in Consumer Discretionary where the Fund’s names retuned +6.1% versus the group move of +11.4%. The Fund also lost value from stock selection in Materials and Health Care. During the period American Airlines was completely sold preserving gains. After fundamental reviews, Aeropostale was also sold, Terex was reduced, and Denbury Resources was eliminated post the period end.

 

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund - I Class

 

LOGO

 

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund - N Class

 

LOGO

 

(1) The total returns do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

 

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TCW Select Equities Fund

 

Management Discussions

 

For the year ended October 31, 2014, the TCW Select Equities Fund (the “Fund”) posted a net gain of 11.01% and 10.73% on its I Class and N Class shares, respectively. The performance of the Fund’s classes varies because of differing expenses. The Fund’s benchmark, Russell 1000 Growth Index, returned 17.11% over the same period.

 

Five years into arguably the greatest monetary experiment of our lifetime, Fiscal 2014 began with the question of how long the Fed would remain accommodative in a world of zero-bound rates. In December 2013 the Fed announced that it would begin tapering its monthly asset purchase program (QE) from $85 billion per month to $75 billion per month, with the goal of concluding the program by October 2014. Improving economic data provided cover for the Fed to begin the tapering process as the ISM index rose to 57.3 in November, its highest level since April 2011, with measures of orders, production and employment all strengthened and auto sales remained relatively strong during the period. Increasing corporate M&A also provided positive sentiment given the positive price action of the various acquiring companies but also reflected a market becoming increasingly frustrated with the dearth of corporate investment and capex to fuel real economic growth. Encouragingly, the Fed’s Senior Loan Officer Survey showed that banks have gradually begun to ease lending standards for commercial and industrial as well as commercial real estate loans. Consumer confidence remained upbeat and household net worth surpassed 2007 prior peak levels. The U.S. dollar index reached a 4-year high and weakening commodity prices provided further relief for the U.S. consumer. The Fed continued the tapering of its bond purchase program throughout the fiscal year, ultimately concluding it in October; however, the Fed did leave the door open for further accommodation by pledging to keep interest rates near zero for a “considerable time” after it stops buying assets.

 

Net of expenses, the Fund underperformed for the year primarily as a result of negative security selection results, particularly in the in the information technology and industrials sectors. The Fund’s biggest stock detractor during the year came from the consumer discretionary sector: Amazon.com underperformed as the company continues to invest aggressively on many fronts (streaming, content, fulfillment centers, international operations, data centers) and appears to be willing to do so for the foreseeable future. We have placed shares of AMZN under review. Shares of Precision Castparts Corp. underperformed as the market questioned the health and remaining duration of the aerospace cycle. Shares of Whole Foods Market, which we exited during the year, underperformed as traffic declined for three consecutive quarters. In the energy sector, shares of Oceaneering International and Dril-Quip, Inc. retreated due to offshore deep water contracting concerns.

 

The Fund’s overweight in healthcare and our underweight in consumer staples, relative to its benchmark index, drove most of the positive sector allocation effect. Our most positive stock contributors for the fiscal year were in the healthcare, financials, and information technology sectors. Allergan was the single biggest contributor to relative performance as a competitor made an unsolicited takeover offer for the company. Celgene Corporation moved higher as sales for key products Revlimid, Abraxane and Pomalyst beat sales expectations during the year. American Tower Corporation, the largest independent operator of wireless and broadcast communication sites, rallied due to strong organic growth. In the information technology sector, shares of salesforce.com and Equinix were also positive contributors during the fiscal year.

 

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TCW Select Equities Fund

 

Management Discussions (Continued)

 

 

TCW Select Equities Fund - I Class

 

LOGO

 

TCW Select Equities Fund - N Class

 

LOGO

 

(1) The total returns do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

 

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TCW Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Management Discussions

 

For the year ended October 31, 2014, the TCW Small Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) yielded a positive return of 7.22% and 6.98% on its I Class and N Class shares, respectively. The performance of the Fund’s classes varies because of differing expenses. The Fund’s benchmark, the Russell 2000 Growth Index, returned 8.26% over the same period.

 

In mid-March, markets came under pressure following Janet Yellen’s first comments as Federal Reserve Chair, which suggested the Fed could start raising short-term interest rates by mid-2015. Subsequently, equity markets saw an abrupt rotation out of growth names as investors favored value/income stocks over growth stocks and large cap names over small cap names. This rotation out of growth stocks continued through the second and third quarters of 2014, which proved challenging for our strategies given our focus on small- and mid-sized high-growth names.

 

At the end of the period, the Fund’s largest sector weighting was the information technology sector, followed by industrials. The Fund is overweight versus the Russell 2000 Growth Index in both sectors. In information technology, contributors of note were Qualys, Imperva and EPAM Systems while Rocket Fuel, Cornerstone OnDemand and MicroStategy notably detracted. In industrials, TriNet Group and H&E Equipment Services helped performance while Chart Industries and DXP Enterprises hurt. Healthcare is the Fund’s third-largest weighting however the Fund is underweight versus the benchmark in the sector. Karyopharm Therapeutics, Health Net and Agios Pharmaceuticals were notable contributors in healthcare as names such as Endologix, Castlight Health and Novadaq Technologies detracted in the sector. Vince Holdings and Harman International helped performance in our consumer discretionary holdings while Potbelly and Arcos Dorados hurt. Organic and natural foods company Annie’s was a contributor in consumer staples as the company agreed to be acquired by General Mills in September. PriceSmart was a detractor of note in our consumer staples holdings. Athlon Energy helped in energy while Geospace Technologies hurt. Likewise, Heritage Insurance Holdings and Independent Bank Group contributed in financials whereas eHealth detracted.

 

The Fund’s performance was negatively impacted by investors favoring large cap over small cap stocks and value/income over growth stocks. However, our view is that the current rotation is short term. More importantly, we remain confident in our process which focuses on long term sustainable growth. Since March, we have been consolidating our portfolios by buying more of our higher-conviction holdings with asymmetric risk/reward profiles. As a result, the portfolio now holds 61 names. As the valuation gap between value and growth names narrows, high quality growth stocks should outperform as the economic recovery continues.

 

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TCW Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Management Discussions (Continued)

 

 

TCW Small Cap Growth Fund - I Class

 

LOGO

 

TCW Small Cap Growth Fund - N Class

 

LOGO

 

(1) The total returns do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

 

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TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund

 

Management Discussions

 

For the year ended October 31, 2014, the TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) yielded a positive return of 4.67% on both I Class and N Class shares. The Fund’s benchmark, the Russell 2500 Growth Index, returned 10.24% over the same period.

 

In mid-March, markets came under pressure following Janet Yellen’s first comments as Federal Reserve Chair, which suggested the Fed could start raising short-term interest rates by mid-2015. Subsequently, equity markets saw an abrupt rotation out of growth names as investors favored value/income stocks over growth stocks and large cap names over small cap names. This rotation out of growth stocks continued through the second and third quarters of 2014, which proved challenging for our strategies given our focus on small- and mid-sized high-growth names.

 

On an attribution basis, the Fund’s underperformance was primarily a result of negative stock selection in the industrials, healthcare and energy sectors. Partially offsetting this was positive stock selection in consumer discretionary and financials. At the end of the period, the Fund’s largest sector weighting was the information technology sector, followed by industrials. The Fund is overweight versus the Russell 2500 Growth Index in both sectors. Notable detractors in industrials were Chart Industries and B/E Aerospace while Endologix, Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Salix Pharmaceuticals and Novadaq Technologies notably hurt performance in healthcare. Core Laboratories, Dril-Quip and Frank’s International were among the detractors in our energy holdings. Detractors in other sectors included Rocket Fuel in information technology, PriceSmart in consumer staples and DSW and Arcos Dorados in consumer discretionary. Conversely, notable contributors during the period were Under Armour and Vince Holding in consumer discretionary, Illunima, Health Net, Karyopharm Therapeutics and Intuitive Surgical in health care, Mobileye, Workday, NVIDIA, ServiceNow and Cognex in information technology and Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies in industrials. In consumer staples, organic and natural foods company Annie’s was a top contributor as the company agreed to be acquired by General Mills in September.

 

The Fund’s performance was negatively impacted by investors favoring large cap over small cap stocks and value/income over growth stocks. However, our view is that the current rotation is short term. More importantly, we remain confident in our process which focuses on long term sustainable growth. Since March, we have been consolidating our portfolios by buying more of our higher-conviction holdings with asymmetric risk/reward profiles. As a result, the portfolio now holds 61 names. As the valuation gap between value and growth names narrows, high quality growth stocks should outperform as the economic recovery continues.

 

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TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund

 

Management Discussions (Continued)

 

 

TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund - I Class

 

LOGO

 

TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund - N Class

 

LOGO

 

(1) The total returns do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

 

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TCW Concentrated Value Fund

 

Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2014

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
                 
    

Aerospace & Defense (7.6% of Net Assets)

  
  2,850        

Honeywell International, Inc.

   $ 273,942   
  1,256        

Precision Castparts Corp.

     277,199   
  1,865        

TransDigm Group, Inc.

     348,811   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Aerospace & Defense

     899,952   
       

 

 

 
    

Airlines (5.5%)

  
  12,299        

American Airlines Group, Inc.

     508,564   
  3,588        

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

     144,345   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Airlines

     652,909   
       

 

 

 
    

Banks (11.5%)

  
  8,248        

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     498,839   
  2,867        

M&T Bank Corp.

     350,290   
  9,426        

Wells Fargo & Co.

     500,426   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Banks

     1,349,555   
       

 

 

 
    

Beverages (3.3%)

  
  3,550        

Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V. (Belgium) (SP ADR)

     393,979   
       

 

 

 
    

Biotechnology (3.2%)

  
  2,362        

Amgen, Inc.

     383,069   
       

 

 

 
    

Capital Markets (3.3%)

  
  2,018        

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

     383,400   
       

 

 

 
    

Chemicals (5.1%)

  
  1,924        

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.

     259,086   
  3,091        

Ecolab, Inc.

     343,812   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Chemicals

     602,898   
       

 

 

 
    

Containers & Packaging (2.8%)

  
  9,164        

Sealed Air Corp.

     332,195   
       

 

 

 
    

Energy Equipment & Services (5.5%)

  
  5,258        

Halliburton Co.

     289,926   
  3,690        

Schlumberger, Ltd.

     364,055   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Energy Equipment & Services

     653,981   
       

 

 

 
    

Food & Staples Retailing (3.6%)

  
  4,959        

CVS Health Corp.

     425,532   
       

 

 

 
    

Food Products (3.9%)

  
  4,594        

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

     456,230   
       

 

 

 
    

Health Care Providers & Services (2.0%)

  
  1,147        

McKesson Corp.

     233,311   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
                 
    

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (1.4%)

  
  1,720        

McDonald’s Corp.

   $ 161,216   
       

 

 

 
    

Household Products (3.0%)

  
  4,026        

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

     351,349   
       

 

 

 
    

Industrial Conglomerates (2.3%)

  
  1,741        

Roper Industries, Inc.

     275,600   
       

 

 

 
    

Insurance (3.8%)

  
  2,129        

ACE, Ltd.

     232,700   
  1        

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (1)

     210,000   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Insurance

     442,700   
       

 

 

 
    

Life Sciences Tools & Services (2.8%)

  
  2,773        

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

     326,022   
       

 

 

 
    

Machinery (2.6%)

  
  4,026        

IDEX Corp.

     301,588   
       

 

 

 
    

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (8.1%)

  
  4,617        

EQT Midstream Partners LP

     408,974   
  2,088        

Exxon Mobil Corp.

     201,930   
  4,141        

Magellan Midstream Partners LP

     339,024   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     949,928   
       

 

 

 
    

Pharmaceuticals (9.1%)

  
  5,617        

AbbVie, Inc.

     356,455   
  1,256        

Allergan, Inc.

     238,715   
  4,393        

Johnson & Johnson

     473,478   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Pharmaceuticals

     1,068,648   
       

 

 

 
    

Road & Rail (2.3%)

  
  2,323        

Union Pacific Corp.

     270,513   
       

 

 

 
    

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals (3.8%)

  
  1,455        

Apple, Inc.

     157,140   
  2,915        

Western Digital Corp.

     286,748   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     443,888   
       

 

 

 
    

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods (2.3%)

  
  2,397        

PVH Corp.

     274,097   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Common Stock (Cost: $9,143,465) (98.8%)

     11,632,560   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Principal
Amount
       Short-Term Investments    Value  
                 
    

Repurchase Agreement (Cost: $90,682) (0.8%)

  
$   90,682        

State Street Bank & Trust Company, 0%, due 11/03/14 (collateralized by $100,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.1%, due 10/17/22 valued at $94,507) (Total Amount to be Received Upon Repurchase $90,682)

   $ 90,682   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Investments (Cost: $9,234,147) (99.6%)

     11,723,242   
    

Excess of Other Assets over Liabilities (0.4%)

     50,839   
       

 

 

 
    

Net Assets (100.0%)

   $   11,774,081   
       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

SP ADR - Sponsored American Depositary Receipt. Shares of a foreign based corporation held in U.S. banks that are issued with the cooperation of the company whose stock underlies the ADR and entitles the shareholder to all dividends, capital gains and voting rights.

(1)   Non-income producing security.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Concentrated Value Fund

 

Investments by Industry

October 31, 2014

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Aerospace & Defense

     7.6

Airlines

     5.5   

Banks

     11.5   

Beverages

     3.3   

Biotechnology

     3.2   

Capital Markets

     3.3   

Chemicals

     5.1   

Containers & Packaging

     2.8   

Energy Equipment & Services

     5.5   

Food & Staples Retailing

     3.6   

Food Products

     3.9   

Health Care Providers & Services

     2.0   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     1.4   

Household Products

     3.0   

Industrial Conglomerates

     2.3   

Insurance

     3.8   

Life Sciences Tools & Services

     2.8   

Machinery

     2.6   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     8.1   

Pharmaceuticals

     9.1   

Road & Rail

     2.3   

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     3.8   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     2.3   

Short-Term Investments

     0.8   
  

 

 

 

Total

     99.6
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

 

Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2014

 

Number of
Shares
       Investment Companies    Value  
       
    

Diversified U.S. Equity Funds (48.3% of Net Assets)

  
  115,248        

TCW Growth Equities Fund — I Class (1)(2)

   $ 1,509,754   
  223,994        

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund — I Class (1)

     4,948,032   
  60,457        

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund — I Class (1)

     1,609,365   
  268,965        

TCW Select Equities Fund — I Class (1)

     7,184,068   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Diversified U.S. Equity Funds

     15,251,219   
       

 

 

 
    

Diversified U.S. Fixed Income Funds (45.8%)

  
  554,686        

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund — I Class (1)

     6,034,983   
  814,503        

TCW Total Return Bond Fund — I Class (1)

     8,397,531   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Diversified U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     14,432,514   
       

 

 

 
    

Exchange-Traded Funds (4.1%)

  
  46,600        

ProShares UltraShort Euro (2)

     943,650   
  19,030        

ProShares UltraShort MSCI Emerging Markets (2)

     341,969   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Exchange-Traded Funds

     1,285,619   
       

 

 

 
    

Money Market Investments (0.2%)

  
  67,032        

Fidelity Institutional Prime Money Market Portfolio — Institutional Class, 0.01% (3)

     67,032   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Investment Companies (Cost: $27,165,226) (98.4%)

     31,036,384   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Investments (Cost: $27,165,226) (98.4%)

     31,036,384   
    

Excess of Other Assets over Liabilities (1.6%)

     516,219   
       

 

 

 
    

Net Assets (100.0%)

   $   31,552,603   
       

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

(1) Affiliated issuer.
(2) Non-income producing security.
(3) Rate disclosed is the 7-day net yield as of October 31, 2014.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments by Industry

October 31, 2014

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Diversified U.S. Equity Funds

     48.3

Diversified U.S. Fixed Income Funds

     45.8   

Exchange-Traded Funds

     4.1   

Money Market Investments

     0.2   
  

 

 

 

Total

     98.4
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Growth Equities Fund

 

Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2014

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
       
    

Aerospace & Defense (3.9% of Net Assets)

  
  8,200        

BE Aerospace, Inc. (1)

   $ 610,490   
  8,082        

HEICO Corp.

     438,368   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Aerospace & Defense

     1,048,858   
       

 

 

 
    

Auto Components (1.8%)

  
  8,486        

BorgWarner, Inc.

     483,872   
       

 

 

 
    

Beverages (7.2%)

  
  2,549        

Boston Beer Co., Inc. (1)

     634,701   
  6,403        

Constellation Brands, Inc. (1)

     586,131   
  7,200        

Monster Beverage Corp. (1)

     726,336   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Beverages

     1,947,168   
       

 

 

 
    

Biotechnology (1.6%)

  
  5,200        

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. (1)

     429,000   
       

 

 

 
    

Capital Markets (2.6%)

  
  8,600        

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

     705,974   
       

 

 

 
    

Diversified Consumer Services (1.7%)

  
  7,100        

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.

     459,015   
       

 

 

 
    

Electrical Equipment (1.9%)

  
  4,631        

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

     520,293   
       

 

 

 
    

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components (1.5%)

  
  4,810        

FEI Co.

     405,387   
       

 

 

 
    

Energy Equipment & Services (3.6%)

  
  4,569        

Core Laboratories N.V. (Netherlands)

     637,513   
  3,838        

Dril-Quip, Inc. (1)

     345,228   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Energy Equipment & Services

     982,741   
       

 

 

 
    

Food & Staples Retailing (1.4%)

  
  4,366        

Pricesmart, Inc.

     388,705   
       

 

 

 
    

Food Products (3.3%)

  
  8,300        

Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (The) (1)

     898,475   
       

 

 

 
    

Health Care Equipment & Supplies (3.6%)

  
  2,000        

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (1)

     991,600   
       

 

 

 
    

Health Care Providers & Services (2.6%)

  
  2,636        

MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc. (1)

     447,211   
  7,809        

Premier, Inc. (1)

     260,664   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Health Care Providers & Services

     707,875   
       

 

 

 
    

Health Care Technology (4.5%)

  
  3,875        

athenahealth, Inc. (1)

     474,687   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
    

Health Care Technology (Continued)

  
  11,900        

Cerner Corp. (1)

   $ 753,746   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Health Care Technology

     1,228,433   
       

 

 

 
    

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (3.2%)

  
  17,019        

Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (1)

     429,559   
  2,300        

Wynn Resorts, Ltd.

     437,023   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     866,582   
       

 

 

 
    

Internet & Catalog Retail (1.4%)

  
  4,200        

TripAdvisor, Inc. (1)

     372,372   
       

 

 

 
    

Internet Software & Services (3.7%)

  
  2,425        

LinkedIn Corp. (1)

     555,228   
  11,190        

Twitter, Inc. (1)

     464,049   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Internet Software & Services

     1,019,277   
       

 

 

 
    

Leisure Products (1.6%)

  
  2,984        

Polaris Industries, Inc.

     450,166   
       

 

 

 
    

Life Sciences Tools & Services (1.6%)

  
  2,238        

Illumina, Inc. (1)

     430,994   
       

 

 

 
    

Machinery (10.9%)

  
  8,400        

Chart Industries, Inc. (1)

     391,020   
  3,917        

Cummins, Inc.

     572,587   
  7,554        

Graco, Inc.

     592,989   
  6,372        

Middleby Corp. (The) (1)

     563,922   
  2,922        

WABCO Holdings, Inc. (1)

     284,545   
  6,434        

Wabtec Corp.

     555,254   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Machinery

     2,960,317   
       

 

 

 
    

Media (1.5%)

  
  11,439        

Discovery Communications, Inc. (1)

     400,251   
       

 

 

 
    

Metals & Mining (1.6%)

  
  12,993        

Allegheny Technologies, Inc.

     426,820   
       

 

 

 
    

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (0.6%)

  
  6,839        

RSP Permian, Inc. (1)

     167,350   
       

 

 

 
    

Pharmaceuticals (0.9%)

  
  1,806        

Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (1)

     259,793   
       

 

 

 
    

Road & Rail (2.1%)

  
  4,757        

Kansas City Southern

     584,112   
       

 

 

 
    

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (3.0%)

  
  8,496        

ARM Holdings PLC (United Kingdom) (SP ADR)

     362,864   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
    

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (Continued)

  
  22,800        

NVIDIA Corp.

   $ 445,512   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     808,376   
       

 

 

 
    

Software (14.1%)

  
  7,500        

ANSYS, Inc. (1)

     589,200   
  23,811        

FireEye, Inc. (1)

     809,336   
  4,884        

Mobileye N.V. (Netherlands) (1)

     254,017   
  11,501        

ServiceNow, Inc. (1)

     781,263   
  9,785        

Splunk, Inc. (1)

     646,592   
  7,802        

Workday, Inc. (1)

     744,935   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Software

     3,825,343   
       

 

 

 
    

Specialty Retail (6.2%)

  
  5,005        

CarMax, Inc. (1)

     279,829   
  18,308        

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

     830,634   
  19,055        

DSW, Inc.

     564,981   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Specialty Retail

     1,675,444   
       

 

 

 
    

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods (4.0%)

  
  17,314        

Kate Spade & Co. (1)

     469,729   
  9,543        

Under Armour, Inc. (1)

     625,830   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     1,095,559   
       

 

 

 
    

Trading Companies & Distributors (1.7%)

  
  5,596        

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.

     453,108   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Common Stock (Cost: $19,329,682) (99.3%)

     26,993,260   
       

 

 

 
Principal
Amount
       Short-Term Investments        
    

Repurchase Agreement (Cost: $256,005) (0.9%)

  
$   256,005        

State Street Bank & Trust Company, 0%, due 11/03/14 (collateralized by $280,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.1%, due 10/17/22 valued at $264,619) (Total Amount to be Received Upon Repurchase $256,005)

     256,005   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Investments (Cost: $19,585,687) (100.2%)

     27,249,265   
    

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-0.2%)

     (51,626
       

 

 

 
    

Net Assets (100.0%)

   $ 27,197,639   
       

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

SP ADR - Sponsored American Depositary Receipt. Shares of a foreign based corporation held in U.S. banks that are issued with the cooperation of the company whose stock underlies the ADR and entitles the shareholder to all dividends, capital gains and voting rights.

(1)   Non-income producing security.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments by Industry

October 31, 2014

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Aerospace & Defense

     3.9

Auto Components

     1.8   

Beverages

     7.2   

Biotechnology

     1.6   

Capital Markets

     2.6   

Diversified Consumer Services

     1.7   

Electrical Equipment

     1.9   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     1.5   

Energy Equipment & Services

     3.6   

Food & Staples Retailing

     1.4   

Food Products

     3.3   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     3.6   

Health Care Providers & Services

     2.6   

Health Care Technology

     4.5   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     3.2   

Internet & Catalog Retail

     1.4   

Internet Software & Services

     3.7   

Leisure Products

     1.6   

Life Sciences Tools & Services

     1.6   

Machinery

     10.9   

Media

     1.5   

Metals & Mining

     1.6   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     0.6   

Pharmaceuticals

     0.9   

Road & Rail

     2.1   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     3.0   

Software

     14.1   

Specialty Retail

     6.2   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     4.0   

Trading Companies & Distributors

     1.7   

Short-Term Investments

     0.9   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100.2
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2014

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
       
    

Aerospace & Defense (2.4% of Net Assets)

  
  688,085        

Textron, Inc.

   $ 28,576,170   
       

 

 

 
    

Air Freight & Logistics (2.2%)

  
  150,680        

FedEx Corp.

     25,223,832   
       

 

 

 
    

Banks (6.2%)

  
  666,400        

Citigroup, Inc.

     35,672,392   
  605,704        

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     36,632,978   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Banks

     72,305,370   
       

 

 

 
    

Beverages (2.9%)

  
  346,545        

PepsiCo, Inc.

     33,327,233   
       

 

 

 
    

Capital Markets (6.8%)

  
  301,671        

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

     38,061,830   
  543,700        

State Street Corp.

     41,027,602   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Capital Markets

     79,089,432   
       

 

 

 
    

Chemicals (2.0%)

  
  329,665        

Du Pont (E.I.) de Nemours & Co.

     22,796,335   
       

 

 

 
    

Commercial Services & Supplies (2.8%)

  
  338,314        

ADT Corp. (The)

     12,125,174   
  466,505        

Tyco International, Ltd.

     20,027,059   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Commercial Services & Supplies

     32,152,233   
       

 

 

 
    

Communications Equipment (2.5%)

  
  1,169,085        

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     28,607,510   
       

 

 

 
    

Consumer Finance (2.7%)

  
  911,567        

Navient Corp.

     18,030,795   
  1,382,167        

SLM Corp.

     13,199,695   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Consumer Finance

     31,230,490   
       

 

 

 
    

Containers & Packaging (1.6%)

  
  210,600        

Avery Dennison Corp.

     9,866,610   
  124,929        

Packaging Corp. of America

     9,004,882   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Containers & Packaging

     18,871,492   
       

 

 

 
    

Diversified Telecommunication Services (4.3%)

  
  543,160        

AT&T, Inc.

     18,923,694   
  1,459,000        

Deutsche Telekom AG (Germany) (SP ADR)

     21,855,820   
  895,154        

Windstream Holdings, Inc.

     9,381,214   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Diversified Telecommunication Services

     50,160,728   
       

 

 

 
    

Electric Utilities (2.1%)

  
  425,700        

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

     24,835,338   
       

 

 

 
    

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components (1.2%)

  
  706,995        

Corning, Inc.

     14,443,908   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
       
    

Energy Equipment & Services (3.0%)

  
  305,200        

Baker Hughes, Inc.

   $ 16,163,392   
  197,520        

Ensco PLC (United Kingdom)

     8,017,337   
  622,992        

Nabors Industries, Ltd.

     11,120,407   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Energy Equipment & Services

     35,301,136   
       

 

 

 
    

Food & Staples Retailing (1.2%)

  
  366,800        

Sysco Corp.

     14,136,472   
       

 

 

 
    

Food Products (3.3%)

  
  413,500        

Campbell Soup Co.

     18,264,295   
  590,190        

Mondelez International, Inc.

     20,810,099   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Food Products

     39,074,394   
       

 

 

 
    

Health Care Providers & Services (1.6%)

  
  288,550        

Quest Diagnostics, Inc

     18,311,383   
       

 

 

 
    

Household Durables (1.3%)

  
  357,571        

Lennar Corp.

     15,404,159   
       

 

 

 
    

Industrial Conglomerates (6.0%)

  
  1,584,250        

General Electric Co.

     40,889,493   
  1,020,345        

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (Netherlands) (NYRS)

     28,508,439   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Industrial Conglomerates

     69,397,932   
       

 

 

 
    

Insurance (6.6%)

  
  349,200        

Allstate Corp. (The)

     22,645,620   
  405,480        

MetLife, Inc.

     21,993,235   
  322,600        

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

     32,518,080   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Insurance

     77,156,935   
       

 

 

 
    

Machinery (1.2%)

  
  214,532        

Pentair PLC (United Kingdom)

     14,384,370   
       

 

 

 
    

Media (5.7%)

  
  531,950        

Comcast Corp.

     29,443,432   
  837,000        

Regal Entertainment Group

     18,539,550   
  168,355        

Time Warner, Inc.

     13,379,172   
  244,364        

Time, Inc. (1)

     5,520,183   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Media

     66,882,337   
       

 

 

 
    

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (3.4%)

  
  265,360        

Chevron Corp.

     31,829,932   
  147,375        

Valero Energy Corp.

     7,382,014   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     39,211,946   
       

 

 

 
    

Personal Products (0.8%)

  
  853,559        

Avon Products, Inc.

     8,877,014   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
       
    

Pharmaceuticals (6.9%)

  
  237,600        

Johnson & Johnson

   $ 25,608,528   
  410,870        

Merck & Co., Inc.

     23,805,808   
  1,019,200        

Pfizer, Inc.

     30,525,040   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Pharmaceuticals

     79,939,376   
       

 

 

 
    

REIT (1.2%)

  
  561,100        

Kimco Realty Corp.

     13,999,445   
       

 

 

 
    

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (4.7%)

  
  880,336        

Intel Corp.

     29,940,227   
  511,160        

Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.

     14,997,435   
  237,700        

Microchip Technology, Inc.

     10,247,247   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     55,184,909   
       

 

 

 
    

Software (2.5%)

  
  618,275        

Microsoft Corp.

     29,028,011   
       

 

 

 
    

Specialty Retail (3.9%)

  
  517,065        

Gap, Inc. (The)

     19,591,593   
  265,514        

Home Depot, Inc. (The)

     25,892,925   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Specialty Retail

     45,484,518   
       

 

 

 
    

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals (3.1%)

  
  579,365        

Seagate Technology PLC (Netherlands)

     36,401,503   
       

 

 

 
    

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance (1.2%)

  
  910,400        

New York Community Bancorp, Inc.

     14,520,880   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Common Stock (Cost: $849,201,994) (97.3%)

     1,134,316,791   
       

 

 

 
Principal
Amount
       Short-Term Investments        
    

Repurchase Agreement (Cost: $34,224,318) (2.9%)

  
$   34,224,318        

State Street Bank & Trust Company, 0%, due 11/03/14 (collateralized by $36,580,000 Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.17%, due 10/17/22, valued at $34,913,562) (Total Amount to be Received Upon Repurchase $34,224,318)

   $ 34,224,318   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Investments (Cost: $883,426,312) (100.2%)

     1,168,541,109   
    

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-0.2%)

     (2,744,203
       

 

 

 
    

Net Assets (100.0%)

   $ 1,165,796,906   
       

 

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

NYRS - New York Registry Shares.

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust.

SP ADR - Sponsored American Depositary Receipt. Shares of a foreign based corporation held in U.S. banks that are issued with the cooperation of the company whose stock underlies the ADR and entitles the shareholder to all dividends, capital gains and voting rights.

(1)   Non-income producing security.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments by Industry

October 31, 2014

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Aerospace & Defense

     2.4

Air Freight & Logistics

     2.2   

Banks

     6.2   

Beverages

     2.9   

Capital Markets

     6.8   

Chemicals

     2.0   

Commercial Services & Supplies

     2.8   

Communications Equipment

     2.5   

Consumer Finance

     2.7   

Containers & Packaging

     1.6   

Diversified Telecommunication Services

     4.3   

Electric Utilities

     2.1   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     1.2   

Energy Equipment & Services

     3.0   

Food & Staples Retailing

     1.2   

Food Products

     3.3   

Health Care Providers & Services

     1.6   

Household Durables

     1.3   

Industrial Conglomerates

     6.0   

Insurance

     6.6   

Machinery

     1.2   

Media

     5.7   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     3.4   

Personal Products

     0.8   

Pharmaceuticals

     6.9   

REIT

     1.2   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     4.7   

Software

     2.5   

Specialty Retail

     3.9   

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     3.1   

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance

     1.2   

Short-Term Investments

     2.9   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100.2
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2014

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
       
    

Aerospace & Defense (3.3% of Net Assets)

  
  579,810        

Textron, Inc.

   $ 24,079,509   
       

 

 

 
    

Auto Components (2.1%)

  
  764,470        

Dana Holding Corp.

     15,641,056   
       

 

 

 
    

Banks (6.3%)

  
  448,500        

Citigroup, Inc.

     24,008,205   
  367,858        

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     22,248,052   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Banks

     46,256,257   
       

 

 

 
    

Beverages (2.8%)

  
  214,400        

PepsiCo, Inc.

     20,618,848   
       

 

 

 
    

Capital Markets (6.4%)

  
  184,826        

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

     23,319,496   
  313,100        

State Street Corp.

     23,626,526   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Capital Markets

     46,946,022   
       

 

 

 
    

Commercial Services & Supplies (2.9%)

  
  241,605        

ADT Corp. (The)

     8,659,123   
  298,815        

Tyco International, Ltd.

     12,828,128   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Commercial Services & Supplies

     21,487,251   
       

 

 

 
    

Communications Equipment (2.6%)

  
  760,690        

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     18,614,084   
       

 

 

 
    

Consumer Finance (2.6%)

  
  564,676        

Navient Corp.

     11,169,291   
  854,620        

SLM Corp.

     8,161,621   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Consumer Finance

     19,330,912   
       

 

 

 
    

Containers & Packaging (2.2%)

  
  437,235        

Sealed Air Corp.

     15,849,769   
       

 

 

 
    

Diversified Telecommunication Services (1.3%)

  
  270,400        

AT&T, Inc.

     9,420,736   
       

 

 

 
    

Electric Utilities (1.9%)

  
  234,650        

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

     13,689,481   
       

 

 

 
    

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components (1.4%)

  
  497,390        

Corning, Inc.

     10,161,678   
       

 

 

 
    

Energy Equipment & Services (4.2%)

  
  269,450        

Baker Hughes, Inc.

     14,270,072   
  235,500        

Ensco PLC (United Kingdom)

     9,558,945   
  384,225        

Nabors Industries, Ltd.

     6,858,416   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Energy Equipment & Services

     30,687,433   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
       
    

Food & Staples Retailing (1.1%)

  
  215,800        

Sysco Corp.

   $ 8,316,932   
       

 

 

 
    

Food Products (2.2%)

  
  461,355        

Mondelez International, Inc.

     16,267,377   
       

 

 

 
    

Health Care Providers & Services (5.9%)

  
  217,500        

Catamaran Corp. (1)

     10,368,225   
  155,506        

Cigna Corp.

     15,483,732   
  136,384        

WellPoint, Inc.

     17,278,489   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Health Care Providers & Services

     43,130,446   
       

 

 

 
    

Household Durables (2.2%)

  
  381,163        

Lennar Corp.

     16,420,502   
       

 

 

 
    

Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers (1.6%)

  
  809,200        

AES Corporation (The)

     11,385,444   
       

 

 

 
    

Industrial Conglomerates (3.5%)

  
  993,950        

General Electric Co.

     25,653,850   
       

 

 

 
    

Insurance (4.5%)

  
  329,685        

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

     13,048,932   
  195,070        

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

     19,663,056   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Insurance

     32,711,988   
       

 

 

 
    

Machinery (2.8%)

  
  131,867        

Pentair PLC (United Kingdom)

     8,841,682   
  391,030        

Terex Corp.

     11,249,933   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Machinery

     20,091,615   
       

 

 

 
    

Media (4.8%)

  
  482,300        

Comcast Corp.

     26,695,305   
  108,772        

Time Warner, Inc.

     8,644,111   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Media

     35,339,416   
       

 

 

 
    

Metals & Mining (1.6%)

  
  344,590        

Allegheny Technologies, Inc.

     11,319,782   
       

 

 

 
    

Multiline Retail (0.6%)

  
  535,000        

J.C. Penney Co., Inc. (1)

     4,071,350   
       

 

 

 
    

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (3.7%)

  
  151,600        

Chevron Corp.

     18,184,420   
  181,400        

Valero Energy Corp.

     9,086,326   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     27,270,746   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
    

Pharmaceuticals (7.9%)

  
  124,050        

Johnson & Johnson

   $ 13,370,109   
  247,950        

Merck & Co., Inc.

     14,366,223   
  234,590        

Mylan, Inc. (1)

     12,562,295   
  577,650        

Pfizer, Inc.

     17,300,617   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Pharmaceuticals

     57,599,244   
       

 

 

 
    

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (5.8%)

  
  582,675        

Applied Materials, Inc.

     12,871,291   
  446,439        

Intel Corp.

     15,183,390   
  183,895        

Lam Research Corp.

     14,318,065   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     42,372,746   
       

 

 

 
    

Software (2.5%)

  
  384,590        

Microsoft Corp.

     18,056,501   
       

 

 

 
    

Specialty Retail (5.0%)

  
  410,720        

Gap, Inc. (The)

     15,562,181   
  214,500        

Home Depot, Inc. (The)

     20,918,040   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Specialty Retail

     36,480,221   
       

 

 

 
    

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals (2.9%)

  
  102,300        

NetApp, Inc.

     4,378,440   
  167,840        

Western Digital Corp.

     16,510,421   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     20,888,861   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Common Stock (Cost: $468,386,161) (98.6%)

     720,160,057   
       

 

 

 
Principal
Amount
       Short-Term Investments        
    

Repurchase Agreement (Cost: $10,537,755) (1.5%)

  
$   10,537,755        

State Street Bank & Trust Company, 0%, due 11/03/14 (collateralized by $11,375,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.1%, due 10/17/22, valued at $10,750,137) (Total Amount to be Received Upon Repurchase $10,537,755)

   $ 10,537,755   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Investments (Cost: $478,923,916) (100.1%)

     730,697,812   
    

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-0.1%)

     (624,681
       

 

 

 
    

Net Assets (100.0%)

   $   730,073,131   
       

 

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

(1) Non-income producing security.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments by Industry

October 31, 2014

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Aerospace & Defense

     3.3

Auto Components

     2.1   

Banks

     6.3   

Beverages

     2.8   

Capital Markets

     6.4   

Commercial Services & Supplies

     2.9   

Communications Equipment

     2.6   

Consumer Finance

     2.6   

Containers & Packaging

     2.2   

Diversified Telecommunication Services

     1.3   

Electric Utilities

     1.9   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     1.4   

Energy Equipment & Services

     4.2   

Food & Staples Retailing

     1.1   

Food Products

     2.2   

Health Care Providers & Services

     5.9   

Household Durables

     2.2   

Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers

     1.6   

Industrial Conglomerates

     3.5   

Insurance

     4.5   

Machinery

     2.8   

Media

     4.8   

Metals & Mining

     1.6   

Multiline Retail

     0.6   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     3.7   

Pharmaceuticals

     7.9   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     5.8   

Software

     2.5   

Specialty Retail

     5.0   

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     2.9   

Short-Term Investments

     1.5   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100.1
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2014

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
       
    

Aerospace & Defense (2.2% of Net Assets)

  
  75,545        

Textron, Inc.

   $ 3,137,384   
       

 

 

 
    

Auto Components (3.4%)

  
  170,350        

Dana Holding Corp.

     3,485,361   
  25,315        

Tenneco, Inc. (1)

     1,325,493   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Auto Components

     4,810,854   
       

 

 

 
    

Banks (7.3%)

  
  34,166        

Comerica, Inc.

     1,631,085   
  236,293        

KeyCorp

     3,119,068   
  87,065        

Popular, Inc. (1)

     2,775,632   
  91,029        

Synovus Financial Corp.

     2,308,495   
  37,300        

Umpqua Holdings Corp.

     656,480   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Banks

     10,490,760   
       

 

 

 
    

Capital Markets (3.6%)

  
  75,000        

E*TRADE Financial Corp. (1)

     1,672,500   
  6,800        

Evercore Partners, Inc.

     352,036   
  76,588        

Invesco, Ltd.

     3,099,516   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Capital Markets

     5,124,052   
       

 

 

 
    

Chemicals (2.2%)

  
  19,800        

Axiall Corp.

     797,940   
  20,038        

Celanese Corp. — Series A

     1,176,832   
  26,008        

Cytec Industries, Inc.

     1,212,753   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Chemicals

     3,187,525   
       

 

 

 
    

Communications Equipment (2.3%)

  
  184,300        

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.

     1,977,539   
  103,760        

Polycom, Inc. (1)

     1,357,181   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Communications Equipment

     3,334,720   
       

 

 

 
    

Construction & Engineering (1.7%)

  
  51,433        

Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (1)

     2,440,496   
       

 

 

 
    

Construction Materials (1.1%)

  
  26,544        

Vulcan Materials Co.

     1,638,030   
       

 

 

 
    

Consumer Finance (2.4%)

  
  91,047        

Navient Corp.

     1,800,910   
  170,547        

SLM Corp.

     1,628,724   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Consumer Finance

     3,429,634   
       

 

 

 
    

Containers & Packaging (2.2%)

  
  85,885        

Sealed Air Corp.

     3,113,331   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
    

Diversified Telecommunication Services (0.6%)

  
  80,774        

Windstream Holdings, Inc.

   $ 846,512   
       

 

 

 
    

Energy Equipment & Services (3.2%)

  
  29,820        

Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (1)

     1,212,183   
  91,999        

Nabors Industries, Ltd.

     1,642,182   
  149,250        

Newpark Resources, Inc. (1)

     1,705,928   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Energy Equipment & Services

     4,560,293   
       

 

 

 
    

Food & Staples Retailing (0.7%)

  
  25,500        

Sysco Corp.

     982,770   
       

 

 

 
    

Food Products (1.6%)

  
  52,700        

Campbell Soup Co.

     2,327,759   
       

 

 

 
    

Health Care Equipment & Supplies (2.6%)

  
  53,200        

Alere, Inc. (1)

     2,126,404   
  64,042        

Hologic, Inc. (1)

     1,677,260   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     3,803,664   
       

 

 

 
    

Health Care Providers & Services (4.2%)

  
  36,855        

Cigna Corp.

     3,669,652   
  37,600        

Quest Diagnostics, Inc

     2,386,096   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Health Care Providers & Services

     6,055,748   
       

 

 

 
    

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (2.4%)

  
  70,236        

International Speedway Corp.

     2,200,494   
  15,686        

Marriott International, Inc.

     1,188,214   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     3,388,708   
       

 

 

 
    

Household Durables (5.4%)

  
  73,055        

Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (1)

     1,309,876   
  100,860        

KB Home

     1,587,536   
  49,420        

Lennar Corp.

     2,129,014   
  87,415        

Toll Brothers, Inc. (1)

     2,792,909   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Household Durables

     7,819,335   
       

 

 

 
    

Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers (1.5%)

  
  155,100        

AES Corporation (The)

     2,182,257   
       

 

 

 
    

Insurance (5.5%)

  
  36,586        

Arch Capital Group, Ltd. (1)

     2,060,524   
  68,005        

Assured Guaranty, Ltd.

     1,569,555   
  130,560        

Genworth Financial, Inc. (1)

     1,826,535   
  13,568        

PartnerRe, Ltd.

     1,569,682   
  10,745        

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

     905,266   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Insurance

     7,931,562   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
       
    

Machinery (6.0%)

  
  25,009        

Dover Corp.

   $ 1,986,715   
  51,100        

Kennametal, Inc.

     1,972,971   
  29,555        

SPX Corp.

     2,801,518   
  62,898        

Terex Corp.

     1,809,576   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Machinery

     8,570,780   
       

 

 

 
    

Metals & Mining (4.2%)

  
  67,871        

Allegheny Technologies, Inc.

     2,229,562   
  118,907        

Commercial Metals Co.

     2,055,902   
  44,240        

Worthington Industries, Inc.

     1,709,876   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Metals & Mining

     5,995,340   
       

 

 

 
    

Multi-Utilities (1.5%)

  
  59,900        

Avista Corp.

     2,123,455   
       

 

 

 
    

Multiline Retail (1.6%)

  
  295,540        

J.C. Penney Co., Inc. (1)

     2,249,059   
       

 

 

 
    

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (2.5%)

  
  71,794        

Denbury Resources, Inc.

     890,246   
  28,798        

Murphy Oil Corp.

     1,537,525   
  35,100        

Newfield Exploration Co. (1)

     1,144,611   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     3,572,382   
       

 

 

 
    

Personal Products (0.7%)

  
  90,760        

Avon Products, Inc.

     943,904   
       

 

 

 
    

Pharmaceuticals (1.2%)

  
  31,770        

Mylan, Inc. (1)

     1,701,284   
       

 

 

 
    

Real Estate Management & Development (1.3%)

  
  14,375        

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.

     1,943,644   
       

 

 

 
    

REIT (4.7%)

  
  101,260        

DiamondRock Hospitality Co.

     1,453,081   
  38,090        

Geo Group, Inc. (The)

     1,521,315   
  13,275        

Health Care REIT, Inc.

     943,985   
  72,845        

Kimco Realty Corp.

     1,817,483   
  27,165        

Liberty Property Trust

     944,527   
       

 

 

 
    

Total REIT

     6,680,391   
       

 

 

 
    

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (7.0%)

  
  50,282        

Broadcom Corp.

     2,105,810   
  96,700        

Freescale Semiconductor, Ltd. (1)

     1,923,363   
  33,810        

Lam Research Corp.

     2,632,446   
  64,846        

Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.

     1,902,582   
  79,300        

Teradyne, Inc.

     1,459,120   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     10,023,321   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
       
    

Specialty Retail (3.1%)

  
  15,235        

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (1)

   $ 1,067,059   
  23,210        

Children’s Place Retail Stores, Inc. (The)

     1,143,093   
  58,800        

Gap, Inc. (The)

     2,227,932   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Specialty Retail

     4,438,084   
       

 

 

 
    

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals (6.8%)

  
  20,500        

NetApp, Inc.

     877,400   
  65,355        

Seagate Technology PLC (Netherlands)

     4,106,255   
  48,280        

Western Digital Corp.

     4,749,303   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     9,732,958   
       

 

 

 
    

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods (0.5%)

  
  22,000        

Coach, Inc.

     756,360   
       

 

 

 
    

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance (2.6%)

  
  100,107        

EverBank Financial Corp.

     1,917,049   
    243,725        

First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.

     1,825,500   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Thrifts & Mortgage Finance

     3,742,549   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Common Stock (Cost: $106,523,878) (99.8%)

     143,078,905   
       

 

 

 
Principal
Amount
       Short-Term Investments        
    

Repurchase Agreement (Cost: $99,943) (0.1%)

  
$ 99,943        

State Street Bank & Trust Company, 0%, due 11/03/14 (collateralized by $110,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.1%, due 10/17/22, valued at $103,957) (Total Amount to be Received Upon Repurchase $99,943)

   $ 99,943   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Investments (Cost: $106,623,821) (99.9%)

   $ 143,178,848   
    

Excess of Other Assets over Liabilities (0.1%)

     102,361   
       

 

 

 
    

Net Assets (100.0%)

   $ 143,281,209   
       

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust.

(1)   Non-income producing security.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments by Industry

October 31, 2014

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Aerospace & Defense

     2.2

Auto Components

     3.4   

Banks

     7.3   

Capital Markets

     3.6   

Chemicals

     2.2   

Communications Equipment

     2.3   

Construction & Engineering

     1.7   

Construction Materials

     1.1   

Consumer Finance

     2.4   

Containers & Packaging

     2.2   

Diversified Telecommunication Services

     0.6   

Energy Equipment & Services

     3.2   

Food & Staples Retailing

     0.7   

Food Products

     1.6   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     2.6   

Health Care Providers & Services

     4.2   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     2.4   

Household Durables

     5.4   

Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers

     1.5   

Insurance

     5.5   

Machinery

     6.0   

Metals & Mining

     4.2   

Multi-Utilities

     1.5   

Multiline Retail

     1.6   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     2.5   

Personal Products

     0.7   

Pharmaceuticals

     1.2   

Real Estate Management & Development

     1.3   

REIT

     4.7   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     7.0   

Specialty Retail

     3.1   

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     6.8   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     0.5   

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance

     2.6   

Short-Term Investments

     0.1   
  

 

 

 

Total

     99.9
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
       
    

Aerospace & Defense (3.3% of Net Assets)

  
  276,610        

Precision Castparts Corp.

   $ 61,047,827   
       

 

 

 
    

Biotechnology (7.2%)

  
  64,252        

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (1)

     12,295,263   
  602,070        

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. (1)

     49,670,775   
  652,580        

Celgene Corp. (1)

     69,884,792   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Biotechnology

     131,850,830   
       

 

 

 
    

Capital Markets (2.0%)

  
  1,315,450        

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

     37,713,951   
       

 

 

 
    

Communications Equipment (3.3%)

  
  764,973        

QUALCOMM, Inc.

     60,058,030   
       

 

 

 
    

Energy Equipment & Services (7.5%)

  
  349,775        

Dril-Quip, Inc. (1)

     31,462,261   
  569,425        

Oceaneering International, Inc.

     40,013,495   
  666,866        

Schlumberger, Ltd.

     65,793,000   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Energy Equipment & Services

     137,268,756   
       

 

 

 
    

Food & Staples Retailing (2.5%)

  
  340,924        

Costco Wholesale Corp.

     45,469,034   
       

 

 

 
    

Food Products (2.9%)

  
  528,970        

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

     52,532,011   
       

 

 

 
    

Health Care Technology (6.7%)

  
  357,492        

athenahealth, Inc. (1)

     43,792,770   
  1,270,062        

Cerner Corp. (1)

     80,445,727   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Health Care Technology

     124,238,497   
       

 

 

 
    

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (6.0%)

  
  64,500        

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (1)

     41,151,000   
  924,895        

Starbucks Corp.

     69,885,066   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     111,036,066   
       

 

 

 
    

Insurance (3.8%)

  
  646,800        

ACE, Ltd.

     70,695,240   
       

 

 

 
    

Internet & Catalog Retail (5.6%)

  
  121,450        

Amazon.com, Inc. (1)

     37,098,117   
  55,140        

Priceline Group, Inc. (The) (1)

     66,510,419   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Internet & Catalog Retail

     103,608,536   
       

 

 

 
    

Internet Software & Services (12.7%)

  
  245,720        

Equinix, Inc. (1)

     51,330,908   
  423,300        

Facebook, Inc. (1)

     31,743,267   
  164,483        

Google, Inc. — Class C (1)

     91,959,156   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
       
    

Internet Software & Services (Continued)

  
  254,850        

LinkedIn Corp. (1)

   $ 58,350,456   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Internet Software & Services

     233,383,787   
       

 

 

 
    

IT Services (4.4%)

  
  333,406        

Visa, Inc.

     80,494,211   
       

 

 

 
    

Life Sciences Tools & Services (3.1%)

  
  293,100        

Illumina, Inc. (1)

     56,445,198   
       

 

 

 
    

Pharmaceuticals (2.4%)

  
  232,910        

Allergan, Inc.

     44,266,875   
       

 

 

 
    

REIT (4.8%)

  
  901,432        

American Tower Corp.

     87,889,620   
       

 

 

 
    

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (2.5%)

  
  1,079,775        

ARM Holdings PLC (United Kingdom) (SP ADR)

     46,117,190   
       

 

 

 
    

Software (13.1%)

  
  1,624,248        

Salesforce.com, Inc. (1)

     103,935,629   
  730,985        

ServiceNow, Inc. (1)

     49,655,811   
  762,200        

Splunk, Inc. (1)

     50,366,176   
  432,410        

VMware, Inc. (1)

     36,136,504   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Software

     240,094,120   
       

 

 

 
    

Specialty Retail (2.4%)

  
  469,950        

Tiffany & Co.

     45,171,594   
       

 

 

 
    

Trading Companies & Distributors (1.8%)

  
  753,777        

Fastenal Co.

     33,196,339   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Common Stock (Cost: $1,156,121,563) (98.0%)

     1,802,577,712   
       

 

 

 
Principal
Amount
       Short-Term Investments        
    

Repurchase Agreement (Cost: $39,950,357) (2.2%)

  
$   39,950,357        

State Street Bank & Trust Company, 0%, due 11/03/14 (collateralized by $42,695,000 Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.17%, due 10/17/22, valued at $40,749,987) (Total Amount to be Received Upon Repurchase $39,950,357)

   $ 39,950,357   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Investments (Cost: $1,196,071,920) (100.2%)

     1,842,528,069   
    

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-0.2%)

     (3,897,324
       

 

 

 
    

Net Assets (100.0%)

   $ 1,838,630,745   
       

 

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust.

SP ADR - Sponsored American Depositary Receipt. Shares of a foreign based corporation held in U.S. banks that are issued with the cooperation of the company whose stock underlies the ADR and entitles the shareholder to all dividends, capital gains and voting rights.

(1)   Non-income producing security.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments by Industry

October 31, 2014

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Aerospace & Defense

     3.3

Biotechnology

     7.2   

Capital Markets

     2.0   

Communications Equipment

     3.3   

Energy Equipment & Services

     7.5   

Food & Staples Retailing

     2.5   

Food Products

     2.9   

Health Care Technology

     6.7   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     6.0   

Insurance

     3.8   

Internet & Catalog Retail

     5.6   

Internet Software & Services

     12.7   

IT Services

     4.4   

Life Sciences Tools & Services

     3.1   

Pharmaceuticals

     2.4   

REIT

     4.8   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     2.5   

Software

     13.1   

Specialty Retail

     2.4   

Trading Companies & Distributors

     1.8   

Short-Term Investments

     2.2   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100.2
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2014

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
       
    

Aerospace & Defense (3.1% of Net Assets)

  
  24,100        

Curtiss-Wright Corp.

   $ 1,667,961   
  67,012        

HEICO Corp.

     3,634,731   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Aerospace & Defense

     5,302,692   
       

 

 

 
    

Auto Components (2.0%)

  
  74,600        

Dorman Products, Inc. (1)

     3,458,456   
       

 

 

 
    

Banks (2.0%)

  
  98,100        

Green Bancorp, Inc. (1)

     1,676,529   
  92,900        

Square 1 Financial, Inc. (1)

     1,847,781   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Banks

     3,524,310   
       

 

 

 
    

Beverages (2.3%)

  
  15,800        

Boston Beer Co., Inc. (1)

     3,934,200   
       

 

 

 
    

Biotechnology (4.8%)

  
  12,700        

Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (1)

     1,067,181   
  83,840        

Cepheid, Inc. (1)

     4,444,358   
  20,200        

Karyopharm Therapeutics, Inc. (1)

     829,816   
  30,600        

Ophthotech Corp. (1)

     1,276,632   
  15,175        

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc. (1)

     713,377   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Biotechnology

     8,331,364   
       

 

 

 
    

Building Products (1.7%)

  
  67,500        

Trex Co., Inc. (1)

     2,902,500   
       

 

 

 
    

Capital Markets (3.7%)

  
  49,000        

Financial Engines, Inc.

     1,953,630   
  299,000        

WisdomTree Investments, Inc. (1)

     4,410,250   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Capital Markets

     6,363,880   
       

 

 

 
    

Communications Equipment (1.4%)

  
  109,987        

Aruba Networks, Inc. (1)

     2,373,519   
       

 

 

 
    

Diversified Consumer Services (2.5%)

  
  37,864        

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.

     2,447,908   
  108,000        

Nord Anglia Education, Inc. (1)

     1,844,640   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Diversified Consumer Services

     4,292,548   
       

 

 

 
    

Electrical Equipment (1.5%)

  
  38,600        

Power Solutions International, Inc. (1)

     2,528,300   
       

 

 

 
    

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components (4.2%)

  
  87,498        

Cognex Corp. (1)

     3,461,421   
  69,589        

FARO Technologies, Inc. (1)

     3,896,984   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     7,358,405   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
       
    

Energy Equipment & Services (1.8%)

  
  22,500        

Core Laboratories N.V. (Netherlands)

   $ 3,139,425   
       

 

 

 
    

Food & Staples Retailing (1.4%)

  
  27,237        

Pricesmart, Inc.

     2,424,910   
       

 

 

 
    

Food Products (2.4%)

  
  247,604        

Lifeway Foods, Inc. (1)

     4,097,846   
       

 

 

 
    

Health Care Equipment & Supplies (5.9%)

  
  44,131        

DexCom, Inc. (1)

     1,983,688   
  289,704        

Endologix, Inc. (1)

     3,302,626   
  54,800        

LDR Holding Corp. (1)

     1,887,312   
  192,185        

Novadaq Technologies, Inc. (Canada) (1)

     3,001,930   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     10,175,556   
       

 

 

 
    

Health Care Providers & Services (4.0%)

  
  66,800        

Health Net, Inc. (1)

     3,173,668   
  22,311        

MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc. (1)

     3,785,173   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Health Care Providers & Services

     6,958,841   
       

 

 

 
    

Health Care Technology (3.9%)

  
  25,400        

athenahealth, Inc. (1)

     3,111,500   
  120,900        

Veeva Systems, Inc. (1)

     3,600,402   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Health Care Technology

     6,711,902   
       

 

 

 
    

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (2.1%)

  
  180,500        

La Quinta Holdings, Inc. (1)

     3,684,005   
       

 

 

 
    

Insurance (2.1%)

  
  205,900        

Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. (1)

     3,656,784   
       

 

 

 
    

Internet & Catalog Retail (1.2%)

  
  141,600        

Travelport Worldwide, Ltd. (1)

     2,046,120   
       

 

 

 
    

Internet Software & Services (5.1%)

  
  99,140        

Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. (1)

     3,595,808   
  74,600        

Envestnet, Inc. (1)

     3,313,732   
  33,292        

SPS Commerce, Inc. (1)

     1,940,923   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Internet Software & Services

     8,850,463   
       

 

 

 
    

IT Services (1.6%)

  
  59,200        

EPAM Systems, Inc. (1)

     2,826,208   
       

 

 

 
    

Machinery (7.2%)

  
  70,300        

Altra Holdings, Inc.

     2,215,856   
  100,569        

Chart Industries, Inc. (1)

     4,681,487   
  54,400        

John Bean Technologies Corp.

     1,630,368   
  34,200        

Proto Labs, Inc. (1)

     2,235,654   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
       
    

Machinery (Continued)

  
  27,900        

RBC Bearings, Inc. (1)

   $ 1,694,925   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Machinery

     12,458,290   
       

 

 

 
    

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (0.7%)

  
  48,900        

RSP Permian, Inc. (1)

     1,196,583   
       

 

 

 
    

Professional Services (2.3%)

  
  132,400        

TriNet Group, Inc. (1)

     3,961,408   
       

 

 

 
    

Real Estate Management & Development (1.3%)

  
  73,475        

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.

     2,351,200   
       

 

 

 
    

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (2.7%)

  
  162,507        

Exar Corp. (1)

     1,551,942   
  68,388        

Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. (1)

     3,063,098   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     4,615,040   
       

 

 

 
    

Software (10.4%)

  
  119,400        

FireEye, Inc. (1)

     4,058,406   
  75,700        

Imperva, Inc. (1)

     3,101,429   
  110,247        

Qualys, Inc. (1)

     3,536,724   
  59,048        

Splunk, Inc. (1)

     3,901,892   
  23,218        

Ultimate Software Group, Inc. (The) (1)

     3,494,541   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Software

     18,092,992   
       

 

 

 
    

Specialty Retail (3.7%)

  
  73,300        

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

     3,325,621   
  79,327        

Five Below, Inc. (1)

     3,162,768   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Specialty Retail

     6,488,389   
       

 

 

 
    

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals (1.7%)

  
  106,713        

Nimble Storage, Inc. (1)

     2,919,668   
       

 

 

 
    

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods (4.9%)

  
  106,800        

Kate Spade & Co. (1)

     2,897,484   
  76,022        

Steven Madden, Ltd. (1)

     2,383,290   
  90,870        

Vince Holding Corp. (1)

     3,184,993   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     8,465,767   
       

 

 

 
    

Trading Companies & Distributors (3.6%)

  
  55,800        

DXP Enterprises, Inc. (1)

     3,698,982   
  66,200        

H&E Equipment Services, Inc.

     2,475,218   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Trading Companies & Distributors

     6,174,200   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Common Stock (Cost: $128,274,287) (99.2%)

     171,665,771   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Principal
Amount
       Short-Term Investments    Value  
       
    

Repurchase Agreement (Cost: $3,329,081) (1.9%)

  
$   3,329,081        

State Street Bank & Trust Company, 0%, due 11/03/14 (collateralized by $3,595,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.1%, due 10/17/22 valued at $3,397,516) (Total Amount to be Received Upon Repurchase $3,329,081)

   $ 3,329,081   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Investments (Cost: $131,603,368) (101.1%)

     174,994,852   
    

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-1.1%)

     (1,901,751
       

 

 

 
    

Net Assets (100.0%)

   $ 173,093,101   
       

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

(1) Non-income producing security.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments by Industry

October 31, 2014

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Aerospace & Defense

     3.1

Auto Components

     2.0   

Banks

     2.0   

Beverages

     2.3   

Biotechnology

     4.8   

Building Products

     1.7   

Capital Markets

     3.7   

Communications Equipment

     1.4   

Diversified Consumer Services

     2.5   

Electrical Equipment

     1.5   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     4.2   

Energy Equipment & Services

     1.8   

Food & Staples Retailing

     1.4   

Food Products

     2.4   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     5.9   

Health Care Providers & Services

     4.0   

Health Care Technology

     3.9   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     2.1   

Insurance

     2.1   

Internet & Catalog Retail

     1.2   

Internet Software & Services

     5.1   

IT Services

     1.6   

Machinery

     7.2   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     0.7   

Professional Services

     2.3   

Real Estate Management & Development

     1.3   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     2.7   

Software

     10.4   

Specialty Retail

     3.7   

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     1.7   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     4.9   

Trading Companies & Distributors

     3.6   

Short-Term Investments

     1.9   
  

 

 

 

Total

     101.1
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
       
    

Aerospace & Defense (4.3% of Net Assets)

  
  15,550        

BE Aerospace, Inc. (1)

   $ 1,157,697   
  20,687        

HEICO Corp.

     1,122,063   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Aerospace & Defense

     2,279,760   
       

 

 

 
    

Auto Components (1.7%)

  
  19,700        

Dorman Products, Inc. (1)

     913,292   
       

 

 

 
    

Banks (1.4%)

  
  6,470        

SVB Financial Group (1)

     724,575   
       

 

 

 
    

Beverages (2.2%)

  
  4,650        

Boston Beer Co., Inc. (1)

     1,157,850   
       

 

 

 
    

Biotechnology (3.8%)

  
  22,165        

Cepheid, Inc. (1)

     1,174,967   
  10,050        

Karyopharm Therapeutics, Inc. (1)

     412,854   
  3,200        

Pharmacyclics, Inc. (1)

     418,144   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Biotechnology

     2,005,965   
       

 

 

 
    

Capital Markets (5.2%)

  
  21,550        

Financial Engines, Inc.

     859,199   
  11,012        

Stifel Financial Corp. (1)

     523,180   
  92,400        

WisdomTree Investments, Inc. (1)

     1,362,900   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Capital Markets

     2,745,279   
       

 

 

 
    

Communications Equipment (1.5%)

  
  35,440        

Aruba Networks, Inc. (1)

     764,795   
       

 

 

 
    

Diversified Consumer Services (0.9%)

  
  7,500        

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.

     484,875   
       

 

 

 
    

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components (5.0%)

  
  26,340        

Cognex Corp. (1)

     1,042,010   
  15,572        

FARO Technologies, Inc. (1)

     872,032   
  8,700        

FEI Co.

     733,236   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     2,647,278   
       

 

 

 
    

Energy Equipment & Services (3.6%)

  
  8,453        

Core Laboratories N.V. (Netherlands)

     1,179,447   
  7,800        

Dril-Quip, Inc. (1)

     701,610   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Energy Equipment & Services

     1,881,057   
       

 

 

 
    

Food & Staples Retailing (2.6%)

  
  9,385        

Pricesmart, Inc.

     835,547   
  7,755        

United Natural Foods, Inc. (1)

     527,495   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Food & Staples Retailing

     1,363,042   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
       
    

Health Care Equipment & Supplies (4.5%)

  
  62,141        

Endologix, Inc. (1)

   $ 708,407   
  2,000        

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (1)

     991,600   
  42,050        

Novadaq Technologies, Inc. (Canada) (1)

     656,821   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     2,356,828   
       

 

 

 
    

Health Care Providers & Services (4.5%)

  
  20,550        

Health Net, Inc. (1)

     976,331   
  5,318        

MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc. (1)

     902,225   
  14,415        

Premier, Inc. (1)

     481,173   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Health Care Providers & Services

     2,359,729   
       

 

 

 
    

Health Care Technology (1.8%)

  
  7,650        

athenahealth, Inc. (1)

     937,125   
       

 

 

 
    

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (3.1%)

  
  18,050        

Aramark

     503,776   
  53,850        

La Quinta Holdings, Inc. (1)

     1,099,078   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     1,602,854   
       

 

 

 
    

Internet & Catalog Retail (1.5%)

  
  8,750        

TripAdvisor, Inc. (1)

     775,775   
       

 

 

 
    

Internet Software & Services (4.3%)

  
  23,100        

Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. (1)

     837,837   
  16,350        

Envestnet, Inc. (1)

     726,267   
  11,100        

Yelp, Inc. (1)

     666,000   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Internet Software & Services

     2,230,104   
       

 

 

 
    

Leisure Products (1.7%)

  
  5,850        

Polaris Industries, Inc.

     882,531   
       

 

 

 
    

Life Sciences Tools & Services (1.1%)

  
  2,900        

Illumina, Inc. (1)

     558,482   
       

 

 

 
    

Machinery (10.0%)

  
  30,242        

Chart Industries, Inc. (1)

     1,407,765   
  6,850        

Graco, Inc.

     537,725   
  12,050        

Middleby Corp. (The) (1)

     1,066,425   
  10,400        

Proto Labs, Inc. (1)

     679,848   
  7,550        

WABCO Holdings, Inc. (1)

     735,219   
  9,250        

Wabtec Corp.

     798,275   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Machinery

     5,225,257   
       

 

 

 
    

Media (0.9%)

  
  8,150        

AMC Networks, Inc. (1)

     494,298   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
       
    

Pharmaceuticals (2.1%)

  
  7,600        

Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (1)

   $ 1,093,260   
       

 

 

 
    

Road & Rail (1.6%)

  
  6,655        

Kansas City Southern

     817,167   
       

 

 

 
    

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (1.7%)

  
  47,000        

NVIDIA Corp.

     918,380   
       

 

 

 
    

Software (16.9%)

  
  13,240        

ANSYS, Inc. (1)

     1,040,134   
  44,550        

FireEye, Inc. (1)

     1,514,255   
  15,077        

Mobileye NV (1)

     784,155   
  4,700        

NetSuite, Inc. (1)

     510,702   
  16,000        

ServiceNow, Inc. (1)

     1,086,880   
  22,865        

Splunk, Inc. (1)

     1,510,919   
  7,650        

Tyler Technologies, Inc. (1)

     856,188   
  3,191        

Ultimate Software Group, Inc. (The) (1)

     480,277   
  11,170        

Workday, Inc. (1)

     1,066,512   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Software

     8,850,022   
       

 

 

 
    

Specialty Retail (2.9%)

  
  16,500        

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

     748,605   
  25,800        

DSW, Inc.

     764,970   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Specialty Retail

     1,513,575   
       

 

 

 
    

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods (5.5%)

  
  39,650        

Kate Spade & Co. (1)

     1,075,704   
  10,860        

Under Armour, Inc. (1)

     712,199   
  31,159        

Vince Holding Corp. (1)

     1,092,123   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     2,880,026   
       

 

 

 
    

Trading Companies & Distributors (2.7%)

  
  10,000        

DXP Enterprises, Inc. (1)

     662,900   
  9,050        

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.

     732,779   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Trading Companies & Distributors

     1,395,679   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Common Stock (Cost: $41,683,963) (99.0%)

     51,858,860   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Principal
Amount
       Short-Term Investments    Value  
       
    

Repurchase Agreement (Cost: $393,627) (0.7%)

  
$   393,627        

State Street Bank & Trust Company, 0%, due 11/03/14 (collateralized by $425,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.10%, due 10/17/22 valued at $401,653) (Total Amount to be Received Upon Repurchase $393,627)

   $ 393,627   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Investments (Cost: $42,077,590) (99.7%)

     52,252,487   
    

Excess of Other Assets over Liabilities (0.3%)

     155,827   
       

 

 

 
    

Net Assets (100.0%)

   $ 52,408,314   
       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

(1) Non-income producing security.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments by Industry

October 31, 2014

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Aerospace & Defense

     4.3

Auto Components

     1.7   

Banks

     1.4   

Beverages

     2.2   

Biotechnology

     3.8   

Capital Markets

     5.2   

Communications Equipment

     1.5   

Diversified Consumer Services

     0.9   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     5.0   

Energy Equipment & Services

     3.6   

Food & Staples Retailing

     2.6   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     4.5   

Health Care Providers & Services

     4.5   

Health Care Technology

     1.8   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     3.1   

Internet & Catalog Retail

     1.5   

Internet Software & Services

     4.3   

Leisure Products

     1.7   

Life Sciences Tools & Services

     1.1   

Machinery

     10.0   

Media

     0.9   

Pharmaceuticals

     2.1   

Road & Rail

     1.6   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     1.7   

Software

     16.9   

Specialty Retail

     2.9   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     5.5   

Trading Companies & Distributors

     2.7   

Short-Term Investments

     0.7   
  

 

 

 

Total

     99.7
  

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2014

 

     TCW
Concentrated
Value
Fund
    TCW
Conservative
Allocation
Fund
    TCW
Growth
Equities
Fund
    TCW
Relative
Value Dividend
Appreciation
Fund 
(1)
    TCW
Relative
Value Large
Cap Fund
 
    

Dollar Amounts in Thousands

(Except per Share Amounts)

 

ASSETS

          

Investments, at Value (2)

   $ 11,723      $ 1,352      $ 27,250      $ 1,168,541      $ 730,698   

Investment in Affiliated Issuers, at Value

            29,684  (3)                      

Cash

            512                        

Receivable for Securities Sold

                          2,572        358   

Receivable for Fund Shares Sold

     75                      1,118        1,077   

Interest and Dividends Receivable

     11        25        4        624        338   

Foreign Tax Reclaims Receivable

     1                      17        11   

Receivable from Investment Advisor

     6        1        5                 

Prepaid Expenses

     17        16        13        9        2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

     11,833        31,590        27,272        1,172,881        732,484   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

          

Payable for Securities Purchased

            10               3,798          

Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed

     16               7        2,076        1,742   

Accrued Directors’ Fees and Expenses

     6        7        7        7        7   

Accrued Compliance Expense

             (4)       (4)      15        1   

Accrued Management Fees

     6               22        712        442   

Accrued Distribution Fees

      (4)       (4)      1        198        17   

Other Accrued Expenses

     31        20        37        278        202   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     59        37        74        7,084        2,411   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 11,774      $ 31,553      $ 27,198      $ 1,165,797      $ 730,073   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

          

Paid-in Capital

   $ 17,706      $ 27,371      $ 17,122      $ 1,039,622      $ 498,993   

Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (8,456     202        2,412        (158,940     (26,113

Unrealized Appreciation of Investments

     2,489        3,871        7,664        285,115        251,774   

Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss)

     35        109                      5,419   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 11,774      $ 31,553      $ 27,198      $ 1,165,797      $ 730,073   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO:

          

I Class Share

   $ 9,970      $ 30,746      $ 21,863      $ 195,400      $ 700,484   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

N Class Share

   $ 1,804      $ 807      $ 5,335      $ 970,397      $ 29,589   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARES OUTSTANDING: (5)

          

I Class Share

       514,699          2,512,665          1,669,297          11,690,323          31,703,867   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

N Class Share

     94,125        66,301        409,885        57,101,767        1,342,377   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE: (6)

          

I Class Share

   $ 19.37      $ 12.24      $ 13.10      $ 16.71      $ 22.09   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

N Class Share

   $ 19.17      $ 12.17      $ 13.01      $ 16.99      $ 22.04   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Formerly TCW Dividend Focused Fund.
(2) The identified cost for the TCW Concentrated Value Fund, the TCW Conservative Allocation Fund, the TCW Growth Equities Fund, the TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund and the TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund at October 31, 2014 was $9,234, $1,494, $19,586, $883,426 and $478,924, respectively.
(3) The identified cost of affiliated investments in the TCW Conservative Allocation Fund was $25,671.
(4) Amount rounds to less than $1.
(5) The number of authorized shares, with a par value of $0.001 per share, for the TCW Concentrated Value Fund, the TCW Conservative Allocation Fund, the TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund and the TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund is 2,000,000,000 for each of the I Class and N Class shares, and the TCW Growth Equities Fund is 4,000,000,000 for each of the I Class and N Class shares.
(6) Represents offering price and redemption price per share.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2014

 

     TCW
Relative
Value Mid
Cap Fund 
(1)
    TCW
Select Equities
Fund
     TCW
Small Cap
Growth
Fund
     TCW
SMID Cap
Growth
Fund
 
    

Dollar Amounts in Thousands

(Except per Share Amounts)

 

ASSETS

          

Investments, at Value (2)

   $ 143,179      $ 1,842,528       $ 174,994       $ 52,252   

Receivable for Securities Sold

     386                176         565   

Receivable for Fund Shares Sold

     560        3,259         159           

Interest and Dividends Receivable

     29        2,049         10         6   

Receivable from Investment Advisor

     3                        5   

Prepaid Expenses

     15        16         8         17   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

     144,172        1,847,852         175,347         52,845   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

          

Payable for Securities Purchased

     554        5,733         1,524         350   

Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed

     173        1,876         460           

Accrued Directors’ Fees and Expenses

     7        7         7         7   

Accrued Compliance Expense

      (3)      3         5          (3) 

Accrued Management Fees

     93        1,125         147         42   

Accrued Distribution Fees

     7        57         12         5   

Other Accrued Expenses

     57        420         99         33   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     891        9,221         2,254         437   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 143,281      $ 1,838,631       $ 173,093       $ 52,408   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

          

Paid-in Capital

   $ 104,142      $ 1,136,620       $ 106,404       $ 41,216   

Accumulated Net Realized Gain on Investments

     2,487        55,493         23,297         1,400   

Unrealized Appreciation of Investments

     36,555        646,456         43,391         10,174   

Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss)

     97        62         1         (382
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 143,281      $ 1,838,631       $ 173,093       $ 52,408   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO:

          

I Class Share

   $ 114,823      $ 1,611,400       $ 140,438       $ 28,598   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

N Class Share

   $ 28,458      $ 227,231       $ 32,655       $ 23,810   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARES OUTSTANDING: (4)

          

I Class Share

       4,313,928          60,327,507           4,236,434           1,905,460   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

N Class Share

     1,091,204        8,995,802         1,042,640         1,586,164   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE: (5)

          

I Class Share

   $ 26.62      $ 26.71       $ 33.15       $ 15.01   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

N Class Share

   $ 26.08      $ 25.26       $ 31.32       $ 15.01   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Formerly TCW Value Opportunities Fund.
(2) The identified cost for the TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund, the TCW Select Equities Fund, the TCW Small Cap Growth Fund and the TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund at October 31, 2014 was $106,624, $1,196,072, $131,603 and $42,078, respectively.
(3) Amount rounds to less than $1.
(4) The number of authorized shares, with a par value of $0.001 per share, for the TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund is 4,000,000,000 for each of the I and N class shares, for the TCW Select Equities Fund is 3,667,000,000 for each of the I Class and N Class shares, for the TCW Small Cap Growth Fund is 1,666,000,000 for each of the I Class and N Class shares and for the TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund is 2,000,000,000 for each of the I Class and N Class shares.
(5) Represents offering price and redemption price per share.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Operations

Year Ended October 31, 2014

 

     TCW
Concentrated
Value
Fund
    TCW
Conservative
Allocation
Fund
    TCW
Growth
Equities
Fund
    TCW
Relative Value
Dividend
Appreciation
Fund 
(1)
    TCW
Relative
Value Large
Cap Fund
 
     Dollar Amounts in Thousands  

INVESTMENT INCOME

          

Income:

          

Dividends

   $ 157  (2)    $  (3)    $ 169  (2)    $ 28,974  (2)    $ 13,275  (2) 

Dividends from Investment in Affiliated Issuers

            390                        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     157        390        169        28,974        13,275   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

          

Management Fees

     63               286        8,575        5,243   

Accounting Services Fees

     3        6        4        118        55   

Administration Fees

     3        6        6        105        45   

Transfer Agent Fees:

          

I Class

     10        10        18        103        497   

N Class

     9        9        15        869        43   

Custodian Fees

     10        5        9        21        19   

Professional Fees

     22        18        24        45        38   

Directors’ Fees and Expenses

     23        24        24        24        24   

Registration Fees:

          

I Class

     12        17        13        26        47   

N Class

     16        17        13        57        24   

Distribution Fees:

          

N Class

     3        2        15        2,392        214   

Compliance Expense

      (3)       (3)      1        22        17   

Shareholder Reporting Expense

     2        2        5        9        5   

Other

     3        4        8        148        111   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     179        120        441        12,514        6,382   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Expenses Borne by Investment Advisor:

          

I Class

     41               49                 

N Class

     30        22        49                 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     108        98        343        12,514        6,382   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

     49        292        (174     16,460        6,893   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS

          

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

          

Investments

     1,056        (32     3,066        75,270        33,964   

Investments in Affiliated Issuers

            (32                     

Realized Gain Distributed from

          

Affiliated Issuers

            616                        

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

          

Investments

     743        106        (1,084     40,524        54,700   

Investments in Affiliated Issuers

            1,031                        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments

     1,799        1,689        1,982        115,794        88,664   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $   1,848      $   1,981      $   1,808      $   132,254      $   95,557   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Formerly TCW Dividend Focused Fund.
(2) Net of foreign taxes withheld of $1, $1, $176 and $8 for the TCW Concentrated Value Fund, the TCW Growth Equities Fund, the TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund and the TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund, respectively.
(3) Amount rounds to less than $1.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Operations

Year Ended October 31, 2014

 

     TCW
Relative Value
Mid Cap
Fund 
(1)
    TCW
Select
Equities
Fund
    TCW
Small
Cap Growth
Fund
    TCW
SMID
Cap Growth
Fund
 
     Dollar Amounts in Thousands  

INVESTMENT INCOME

        

Income:

        

Dividends

   $ 2,107      $ 13,470  (2)    $ 490  (2)    $ 228  (2) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     2,107        13,470        490        228   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

        

Management Fees

     1,170        13,493        2,057        547   

Accounting Services Fees

     17        185        18        8   

Administration Fees

     18        146        20        8   

Transfer Agent Fees:

        

I Class

     52        1,017        121        9   

N Class

     32        291        60        8   

Custodian Fees

     10        29        27        11   

Professional Fees

     30        54        26        24   

Directors’ Fees and Expenses

     24        24        24        24   

Registration Fees:

        

I Class

     17        34        17        16   

N Class

     17        21        14        16   

Distribution Fees:

        

N Class

     97        886        198        58   

Compliance Expense

     4        38        11        1   

Shareholder Reporting Expense

     6        11        7        2   

Other

     26        223        80        6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     1,520        16,452        2,680        738   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Expenses Borne by Investment Advisor:

        

I Class

                          10   

N Class

     30               39        72   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     1,490        16,452        2,641        656   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

     617        (2,982     (2,151     (428
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS

        

Net Realized Gain on:

        

Investments

     20,011        72,793        42,235        6,062   

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

        

Investments

     (5,406     114,136        (22,398     (3,213
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments

     14,605        186,929        19,837        2,849   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $   15,222      $   183,947      $    17,686      $    2,421   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Formerly TCW Value Opportunities Fund.
(2) Net of foreign taxes withheld of $24, $2 and $2 for the TCW Select Equities Fund, the TCW Small Cap Growth Fund and the TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund, respectively.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     TCW
Concentrated Value
Fund
    TCW
Conservative Allocation
Fund
 
     Year Ended
October 31,
2014
    Year Ended
October 31,
2013
    Year Ended
October 31,
2014
    Year Ended
October 31,
2013
 
     Dollar Amounts in Thousands  

OPERATIONS

        

Net Investment Income

   $ 49      $ 44      $ 292      $ 440   

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     1,056        500        552        (122

Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments

     743        1,645        1,137        1,646   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     1,848        2,189        1,981        1,964   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

        

Distributions from Net Investment Income:

        

I Class

     (36     (62     (512     (386

N Class

     (4     (10     (13     (18
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions to Shareholders

     (40     (72     (525     (404
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

        

I Class

     751        (1,263     2,213        10,913   

N Class

     666        (173     (284     175   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Net Capital Shares Transactions

     1,417          (1,436     1,929        11,088   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets

     3,225        681        3,385        12,648   

NET ASSETS

        

Beginning of Year

     8,549        7,868        28,168        15,520   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Year

   $   11,774      $ 8,549      $   31,553      $   28,168   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed Net Investment Income

   $ 35      $ 26      $ 109      $ 342   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     TCW
Growth Equities
Fund
    TCW Relative
Value Dividend
Appreciation Fund 
(1)
 
     Year Ended
October 31,
2014
    Year Ended
October 31,
2013
    Year Ended
October 31,
2014
    Year Ended
October 31,
2013
 
     Dollar Amounts in Thousands  

OPERATIONS

        

Net Investment Income (Loss)

   $ (174   $ (174   $ 16,460      $ 14,176   

Net Realized Gain on Investments

     3,066        16,999        75,270        38,037   

Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments

     (1,084     (2,034     40,524        170,206   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     1,808        14,791        132,254        222,419   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

        

Distributions from Net Investment Income:

        

I Class

            (79     (3,214     (2,516

N Class

            (17     (12,413     (11,043

Distributions from Net Realized Gain:

        

I Class

     (8,090     (718              

N Class

     (2,308     (122              
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions to Shareholders

     (10,398     (936     (15,627     (13,559
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

        

I Class

     4,634        (54,698     702        45,079   

N Class

     897        (5,716     (15,193     108,538   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Net Capital Shares Transactions

     5,531          (60,414     (14,491     153,617   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     (3,059     (46,559     102,136        362,477   

NET ASSETS

        

Beginning of Year

     30,257        76,816        1,063,661        701,184   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Year

   $   27,198      $ 30,257      $   1,165,797      $   1,063,661   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss)

   $      $ (2   $      $ (2

 

 

 

(1) Formerly TCW Dividend Focused Fund.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     TCW Relative
Value Large Cap
Fund
    TCW Relative
Value Mid Cap
Fund 
(1)
 
     Year Ended
October 31,
2014
    Year Ended
October 31,
2013
    Year Ended
October 31,
2014
    Year Ended
October 31,
2013
 
     Dollar Amounts in Thousands  

OPERATIONS

        

Net Investment Income

   $ 6,893      $ 8,926      $ 617      $ 874   

Net Realized Gain on Investments

     33,964        77,349        20,011        15,640   

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments

     54,700        128,586        (5,406     23,937   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     95,557        214,861        15,222        40,451   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

        

Distributions from Net Investment Income:

        

I Class

     (6,862     (8,071     (520     (784

N Class

     (802     (416     (98     (184

Distributions from Net Realized Gain:

        

I Class

                   (9,698     (54

N Class

                   (3,696     (18
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions to Shareholders

     (7,664     (8,487       (14,012     (1,040
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

        

I Class

     78,398          (388,837     (4,460     (7,270

N Class

       (55,337     9,374        (8,482     (5,118
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Net Capital Shares Transactions

     23,061        (379,463     (12,942       (12,388
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     110,954        (173,089     (11,732     27,023   

NET ASSETS

        

Beginning of Year

     619,119        792,208        155,013        127,990   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Year

   $ 730,073      $ 619,119      $ 143,281      $ 155,013   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed Net Investment Income

   $ 5,419      $ 6,221      $ 97      $ 128   

 

 

 

(1) Formerly TCW Value Opportunities Fund.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     TCW
Select Equities
Fund
    TCW
Small Cap
Growth Fund
 
     Year Ended
October 31,
2014
    Year Ended
October 31,
2013
    Year Ended
October 31,
2014
    Year Ended
October 31,
2013
 
     Dollar Amounts in Thousands  

OPERATIONS

        

Net Investment Income (Loss)

   $ (2,982   $ 1,233      $ (2,151   $ (3,552

Net Realized Gain on Investments

     72,793        64,980        42,235        137,879   

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments

     114,136        274,030        (22,398     (34,758
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     183,947        340,243        17,686        99,569   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

        

Distributions from Net Investment Income:

        

I Class

     (79     (1,995              

Distributions from Net Realized Gain:

        

I Class

     (42,602     (12,225     (20,781       

N Class

     (13,105     (4,348     (17,176       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions to Shareholders

     (55,786     (18,568     (37,957       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

        

I Class

     176,067        277,264        (15,300     (727,041

N Class

       (169,232     9,724        (77,622     (100,922
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Net Capital Shares Transactions

     6,835        286,988        (92,922     (827,963
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     134,996        608,663          (113,193     (728,394

NET ASSETS

        

Beginning of Year

     1,703,635        1,094,972        286,286          1,014,680   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Year

   $ 1,838,631      $   1,703,635      $ 173,093      $ 286,286   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss)

   $ 62      $ 61      $ 1      $ (2,932

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     TCW
SMID Cap
Growth Fund
 
     Year Ended
October 31,
2014
    Year Ended
October 31,
2013
 
     Dollar Amounts in Thousands  

OPERATIONS

    

Net Investment Loss

   $ (428   $ (327

Net Realized Gain on Investments

     6,062        3,994   

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments

     (3,213     11,658   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     2,421        15,325   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

    

I Class

     (3,952     368   

N Class

     (222     (732
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Net Capital Shares Transactions

     (4,174     (364
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

       (1,753     14,961   

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of Year

     54,161        39,200   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Year

   $ 52,408      $   54,161   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed Net Investment Loss

   $ (382   $ (340

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

Note 1 — Organization

 

TCW Funds, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the “1940 Act”), that currently offers 20 no-load mutual funds (the “Funds”). TCW Investment Management Company (the “Advisor”) is the investment advisor to and an affiliate of the Funds and is registered under the Investment Advisors Act of 1940. Each Fund has distinct investment objectives. The following are the objectives for the 9 U.S Equities Funds that are covered in this report:

 

TCW Fund

 

Investment Objective

Diversified U.S. Equity Funds  
TCW Concentrated Value Fund   Seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets in publicly traded equity securities of companies with market capitalizations of greater than $3 billion dollars at the time of acquisition.
TCW Growth Equities Fund   Seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in issuers which are characterized as “growth” companies with market capitalization within the Russell Mid Cap® Growth Index.

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

(formerly TCW Dividend Focused Fund)

  Seeks to realize a high level of dividend income consistent with prudent investment management, with capital appreciation as a secondary objective, by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets in equity securities of companies that have a record of paying dividends.
TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund   Seeks capital appreciation, with a secondary goal of current income, by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets in equity securities of companies with a market capitalization of greater than $1 billion at the time of purchase.

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

(formerly TCW Value Opportunities Fund)

  Seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in “value companies” with market capitalization within the ranges of the Russell Mid Cap® Value Index.
TCW Select Equities Fund   Seek long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity securities of mid and large capitalization companies.
TCW Small Cap Growth Fund   Seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets in equity securities issued by companies with market capitalizations, at the time of acquisition, within the capitalization range of the companies comprising the Russell 2000® Growth Index.
TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund   Seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities issued by companies with market capitalization within the range of companies comprising the Russell 2500® Growth Index.

 

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TCW Fund

 

Investment Objective

Fund of Funds  
TCW Conservative Allocation Fund   Seeks current income and secondarily, long-term capital appreciation by investing in a combination of fixed income funds and equity funds that utilize diverse investment styles such as growth and/or value investing. The Fund invests between 20% and 60% of its net assets in equity funds and between 40% and 80% in fixed income funds. The Fund also invests in ETFs and ETNs.

 

All Funds offer two classes of shares: I Class and N Class. The Classes are substantially the same except that the N Class shares are subject to a distribution fee.

 

Effective March 1, 2014, the name of the TCW Dividend Focused Fund changed to TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund. There is no change in the investment objective.

 

Effective September 9, 2014, the name of the TCW Value Opportunities Fund changed to TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund. There is no change in the investment objective.

 

The TCW Conservative Allocation Fund invests in other TCW Funds and in Metropolitan West Funds which are affiliated funds.

 

Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies which are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and which are consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements.

 

Principles of Accounting:    The Funds use the accrual method of accounting for financial reporting purposes. Each Fund is considered an investment company under the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) No. 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies.

 

Net Asset Value:    The Net Asset Value of each Class of a Fund is determined by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to each class by the number of shares issued and outstanding of that Class on each business day as of 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

 

Security Valuations:    Securities listed or traded on the New York and other stock exchanges are valued at the latest sale price on that exchange. Securities traded on the NASDAQ stock market are valued using official closing prices as reported by NASDAQ. All other securities for which over-the-counter (“OTC”) market quotations are readily available including short-term securities are valued with prices furnished by independent pricing services or by broker dealers. Open-end mutual funds held in the TCW Conservative Allocation Fund are valued based on the net asset value per share of the mutual fund.

 

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available, including circumstances under which it is determined by the Advisor that prices received are not reflective of a security’s market value, are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the general supervision of Company’s Board of Directors.

 

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Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

 

Fair value is defined as the price that a fund would receive upon selling an investment in a timely transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures under the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), the Funds disclose investments in a three-tier hierarchy. This hierarchy is utilized to establish classification of fair value inputs for disclosure purposes. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad Levels listed below.

 

Level 1 —

   quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 —

   other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

Level 3 —

   significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned Level within the hierarchy. The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and consideration of factors specific to each security.

 

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.

 

In periods of market dislocation, the observability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many instruments. This condition, as well as changes related to liquidity of investments, could cause a security to be reclassified between Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3.

 

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

 

Fair Value Measurements:    A description of the valuation techniques applied to the Funds’ major categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis follows:

 

Equity securities.    Securities are generally valued based on quoted prices from the applicable exchange. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are generally categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Restricted securities issued by publicly held companies are

 

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Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

generally categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; if a discount is applied and significant, they are categorized in Level 3. Restricted securities held in non-public entities are included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because they trade infrequently, and therefore, the inputs are unobservable.

 

Exchange-traded funds.    Exchange-traded funds are generally valued based on quoted prices from the applicable exchange. They are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Mutual Funds.    Open-end Mutual funds are valued using the net asset value as reported by the fund companies. As such, they are categorized in Level 1.

 

Restricted securities.    Restricted securities, including illiquid Rule 144A securities, held in non-public entities are included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because they trade infrequently, and therefore, the inputs are unobservable. Any other restricted securities valued similar to publicly traded securities may be categorized in Level 2 or 3 of the fair value hierarchy depending on observability of the inputs.

 

Short-term investments.    Short-term investments are valued using market price quotations based on recently executed transactions, bond spreads, and credit events, and are reflected in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

As of October 31, 2014, the Funds categorized their investments at Level 1, with the corresponding industries as represented in the Schedule of Investments, and all short-term investments at Level 2.

 

The Funds held no investments or other financial instruments at October 31, 2014 whose fair value was calculated using Level 3 inputs.

 

Security Transactions and Related Investment Income:    Security transactions are recorded as of the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are recorded on the basis of specific identification. Distributions received from real estate investment trust securities may include return of capital. Such distributions reduce the cost basis of those investments. Distributions received, if any, in excess of the cost basis of a security is recognized as capital gain.

 

When-Issued, Delayed-Delivery and Forward Commitment Transactions:    The Funds, with the exception of the TCW Conservative Allocation Fund, may enter into when-issued, delayed-delivery, or forward commitment transactions in order to lock in the purchase price of the underlying security. In when-issued, delayed-delivery, or forward commitment transactions, a Fund commits to purchase or sell particular securities, with payment and delivery to take place at a future date. Although the Fund does not pay for the securities until they are delivered, it immediately assumes the risks of ownership, including the risk of price fluctuation. If the Fund’s counterparty fails to deliver a security purchased on a when issued, delayed-delivery or forward commitment basis, there may be a loss, and the Fund may have missed an opportunity to make an alternative investment.

 

Prior to settlement of these transactions, the value of the subject securities will fluctuate with market conditions. In addition, because the Fund is not required to pay for when-issued, delayed-delivery or forward commitment securities until the delivery date, they may result in a form of leverage to the extent the Fund does not maintain liquid assets equal to the face amount of the contract. To guard against the deemed leverage, the Fund segregates cash or securities in the amount or value at least equal to the amount of these transactions.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

 

Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

 

Repurchase Agreements:    The Funds may enter into Repurchase Agreements, under the terms of Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRA”). The MRA permits each Fund, under certain circumstances including an event of default (such as bankruptcy or insolvency), to offset payables and/or receivables under the MRA with collateral held and/or posted to the counterparty and create one single net payment due to or from each Fund. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against such a right of offset in the event of a MRA counterparty’s bankruptcy or insolvency. Pursuant to the terms of the MRA, the Funds receive securities as collateral with a market value in excess of the repurchase price to be received by the Fund upon the maturity of the repurchase transaction. Upon a bankruptcy or insolvency of the MRA counterparty, the Fund recognizes a liability with respect to such excess collateral to reflect the Fund’s obligation under bankruptcy law to return the excess to the counterparty. Repurchase agreements outstanding at the end of the period are listed in each Fund’s Schedule of Investments. The following table presents the net amounts available for offset under the MRA and net of the related collateral received by the Funds as of October 31, 2014 (in thousands):

 

Fund Name

 

Counterparty

  Gross Asset
Subject to
Master
Agreement
    Collateral
Received
 (1)
    Asset/
(Liabilities)
Available
for Offset
    Net Amount
of Asset
 (2)
 

TCW Concentrated Value Fund

  State Street Bank & Trust Co.   $ 91      $ (91   $   —      $   —   

TCW Growth Equities Fund

  State Street Bank & Trust Co.     256        (256              

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

  State Street Bank & Trust Co.       34,224          (34,224              

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

  State Street Bank & Trust Co.     10,538        (10,538              

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

  State Street Bank & Trust Co.     100        (100              

TCW Select Equities Fund

  State Street Bank & Trust Co.     39,950        (39,950              

TCW Small Cap Growth Fund

  State Street Bank & Trust Co.     3,329        (3,329              

TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund

  State Street Bank & Trust Co.     394        (394              

 

(1) Full value of collateral received is disclosed below. Excess collateral is not shown for financial reporting purposes.
(2) Represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default.

 

The following table shows the full value of the collateral received by the Funds (in thousands):

 

Fund Name

   Collateral Value  

TCW Concentrated Value Fund

   $ 95   

TCW Growth Equities Fund

     265   

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

       34,914   

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

     10,750   

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

     104   

TCW Select Equities Fund

     40,750   

TCW Small Cap Growth Fund

     3,398   

TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund

     402   

 

Security Lending:    The Funds may lend their securities to qualified brokers. The loans must be collateralized at all times primarily with cash although the Funds can accept money market instruments or U.S. government securities with a market value at least equal to the market value of the securities on loan. As with any extensions of credit, the Funds may bear the risk of delay in recovery or even loss of rights in the collateral if the borrowers of the securities fail financially. The Funds earn additional income for lending their securities by investing the cash collateral in short-term investments. The Funds did not lend any securities during the year ended October 31, 2014.

 

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Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

 

Allocation of Operating Activity for Multiple Classes:    Investment income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated among the classes of shares of the Funds based on the relative net assets of each class. Distribution fees, which are directly attributable to a class of shares, are charged to the operations of the class. All other expenses are charged to each Fund or class as incurred on a specific identification basis. Differences in class specific fees and expenses will result in differences in net investment income, and therefore, the payment of different per share dividends by each class.

 

Dividends and Distributions:    Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund declares and pays, or reinvests, dividends from net investment income quarterly. The other Equity Funds and TCW Conservative Allocation Fund declare and pay, or reinvest, dividends from net investment income annually. Capital gains realized by a Fund will be distributed at least annually.

 

Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments for foreign currency transactions, market discount and premium, losses deferred due to wash sales, excise tax regulations and employing equalization in determining amounts to be distributed to fund shareholders. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications between paid-in capital, undistributed net investment income (loss), and/or undistributed accumulated realized gain (loss). Undistributed net investment income or loss may include temporary book and tax basis differences which will reverse in a subsequent period. Any taxable income or capital gain remaining at fiscal year-end is distributed in the following year. Distributions received from real estate investment trust securities may include return of capital. Such distributions reduce the cost basis of the respective securities. Distributions, if any, in excess of the cost basis of the security are recognized as capital gain.

 

Use of Estimates:    The preparation of the accompanying financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

 

Note 3 — Risk Considerations

 

Market Risk:    The Funds’ investments will fluctuate with market conditions, so will the value of your investment in the Funds. You could lose money on your investment in the Funds or the Funds could underperform other investments.

 

Liquidity Risk:    The Funds’ investments in illiquid securities may reduce the returns of the Funds because they may not be able to sell the illiquid securities at an advantageous time or price. Investments in high yield securities, foreign securities, derivatives or other securities with substantial market and/or credit risk tend to have the greatest exposure to liquidity risk. Certain investments in private placements and Rule 144A securities may be considered illiquid investments. The Funds may invest in private placements and Rule 144A securities.

 

Interest Rate Risk:    The values of the Funds’ investments fluctuate in response to movements in interest rates. If rates rise, the values of debt securities generally fall. The longer the average duration of the Funds’ investment portfolio, the greater the change in value.

 

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Note 3 — Risk Considerations (Continued)

 

 

Credit Risk:    The values of any of the Funds’ investments may also decline in response to events affecting the issuer or its credit rating. The lower-rated debt securities in which the Fund may invest are considered speculative and are subject to greater volatility and risk of loss than investment-grade securities, particularly in deteriorating economic conditions.

 

Counterparty Risk:    The Funds may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Funds have unsettled or open transactions may default. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Funds to credit and counterparty risks, consist principally of investments and cash due from counterparties.

 

Investment Style Risk:    Certain Funds may also be subject to investment style risk. The Advisor’s investment styles may be out of favor at times or may not produce the best results over short or longer time periods and may increase the volatility of a Fund’s share price.

 

Equity Risk:    Equity securities may include common stock, preferred stock or other securities representing an ownership interest of the right to acquire an ownership interest in an issuer. Equity risk is the risk that stocks and other equity securities generally fluctuate in value more than bonds and can decline in value over short or extended periods. The value of stocks and other equity securities will be affected by changes in a company’s financial condition and in overall market, economic and political conditions.

 

The exposure to credit and counterparty risks with respect to these financial assets is reflected in fair value recorded in the Funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

For complete information on the various risks involved, please refer to the Funds’ prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information which can be obtained on the Funds’ website (www.tcw.com) or by calling the customer service.

 

Note 4 — Federal Income Taxes

 

It is the policy of each Fund to comply with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its net taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.

 

For the years ended October 31, 2014 and 2013, the Funds below realized on a tax basis, the following net realized loss on security transactions (amounts in thousands):

 

     Net Realized Loss  
     2014      2013  

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

   $   —       $   122   

 

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Note 4 — Federal Income Taxes (Continued)

 

 

At October 31, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

     Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
     Undistributed
Long-Term
Gain
     Total
Distributable
Earnings
 

TCW Concentrated Value Fund

   $ 35       $       $ 35   

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

     109         240         349   

TCW Growth Equities Fund

     499         2,009         2,508   

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

       5,420                 5,420   

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

               16,422           16,422   

TCW Select Equities Fund

     3,368         54,121         57,489   

TCW Small Cap Growth Fund

     5,596         18,863         24,459   

TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund

             1,486         1,486   

 

For the prior fiscal year ended October 31, 2013, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

     Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
     Undistributed
Long-Term
Gain
     Total
Distributable
Earnings
 

TCW Concentrated Value Fund

   $ 27       $       $ 27   

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

     344                 344   

TCW Growth Equities Fund

       2,262         8,135         10,397   

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

     6,223                 6,223   

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

     574           12,814           13,388   

TCW Select Equities Fund

     1,153         54,534         55,687   

TCW Small Cap Growth Fund

             37,955         37,955   

 

Permanent differences incurred during the year ended October 31, 2014, resulting from differences in book and tax accounting, have been reclassified at year-end between undistributed net investment income (loss), undistributed (accumulated) net realized gain (loss) and paid-in capital as follows, with no impact to the net asset value per share (amounts in thousands):

 

     Undistributed
Net Investment
Income (Loss)
    Undistributed
Accumulated
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Paid-in
Capital
 

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

   $      $ (14   $ 14   

TCW Growth Equities Fund

     176        (483     307   

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

     (831     948        (117

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

     (31               31               —   

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

     (30     (2,425     2,455   

TCW Select Equities Fund

       3,062        (15,431     12,369   

TCW Small Cap Growth Fund

     5,084        (16,467     11,383   

TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund

     386        (79     (307

 

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Note 4 — Federal Income Taxes (Continued)

 

 

During the year ended October 31, 2014, the tax character of distributions paid was as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

     Ordinary
Income
     Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Total
Distributions
 

TCW Concentrated Value Fund

   $ 40       $       $ 40   

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

     525                 525   

TCW Growth Equities Fund

     2,263         8,135         10,398   

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

       15,627                 15,627   

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

     7,664                 7,664   

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

     1,122           12,890           14,012   

TCW Select Equities Fund

     1,245         54,541         55,786   

TCW Small Cap Growth Fund

             37,957         37,957   

 

During the prior fiscal year ended October 31, 2013, the tax character of distributions paid was as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

     Ordinary
Income
     Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Total
Distributions
 

TCW Concentrated Value Fund

   $ 72       $       $ 72   

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

     404                 404   

TCW Growth Equities Fund

     936                 936   

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

       13,559                 13,559   

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

     8,487                 8,487   

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

     968         72         1,040   

TCW Select Equities Fund

     1,995           16,573           18,568   

 

At October 31, 2014, net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments for federal income tax purposes was as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
    Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Cost of
Investments for
Federal Income
Tax Purposes
 

TCW Concentrated Value Fund

   $ 2,560       $ (71   $ 2,489       $ 9,234   

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

     4,149         (316     3,833         27,203   

TCW Growth Equities Fund

     7,920         (351     7,569         19,681   

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

       309,509           (22,537       286,972         881,569   

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

     253,851         (4,300     249,551         481,147   

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

     38,613         (3,291     35,322         107,857   

TCW Select Equities Fund

     651,681         (7,011     644,670           1,197,858   

TCW Small Cap Growth Fund

     43,683         (1,452     42,231         132,763   

TCW SMID Cap Value Fund

     10,991         (901     10,090         42,162   

 

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Note 4 — Federal Income Taxes (Continued)

 

 

At October 31, 2014, the following Funds had net realized loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes (amounts in thousands):

 

      Expiring In  
      2015      2016      2017  

TCW Concentrated Value Fund

   $       $       $ 8,456   

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

                       160,797   

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

                     23,890   

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund (1)

       6,529           6,075           

TCW Select Equities Fund (1)

             148           

 

(1) Utilization of the loss is subject to limitations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code.

 

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Funds will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in the pre-enactment taxable years. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under previous law. There were no capital losses carryforward by the Funds that were incurred after December 22, 2010.

 

The Funds did not have any unrecognized tax benefits at October 31, 2014, nor were there any increases or decreases in unrecognized tax benefits for the year ended October 31, 2014. The Funds are subject to examination by the U.S. Federal and state tax authorities for returns filed for the prior three and four fiscal years, respectively.

 

Note 5 — Fund Management Fees and Other Expenses

 

The Funds pay to the Advisor, as compensation for services rendered, facilities furnished and expenses borne by it, the following annual management fees as a percentage of daily net asset value:

 

TCW Concentrated Value Fund

     0.65%   

TCW Growth Equities Fund

     1.00%   

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

     0.75%   

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

     0.75%   

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

     0.80%   

TCW Select Equities Fund

     0.75%   

TCW Small Cap Growth Fund

     1.00%   

TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund

     1.00%   

 

The TCW Conservative Allocation Fund does not pay management fees to the Advisor; however, the Fund pays management fees to the Advisor indirectly, as a shareholder in the affiliated funds.

 

In addition to the management fees, the Funds reimburse, with approval by the Company’s Board of Directors, the Advisor’s costs associated in support of the Funds’ Rule 38a-1 compliance obligations. These amounts are allocated based on the management fees paid by each Fund and are included in the Statements of Operations.

 

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Note 5 — Fund Management Fees and Other Expenses (Continued)

 

 

The Advisor limits the operating expenses of the Funds not to exceed the following expense ratios relative to the Funds’ average daily net assets:

 

TCW Concentrated Value Fund

  

I Class

     1.13%  (1) 

N Class

     1.13%  (1) 

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

  

I Class

     0.85%  (1) 

N Class

     0.85%  (1) 

TCW Growth Equities Fund

  

I Class

     1.20%  (1) 

N Class

     1.20%  (1) 

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

  

I Class

     1.18%  (2) 

N Class

     1.18%  (2) 

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

  

I Class

     1.18%  (2) 

N Class

     1.18%  (2) 

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

  

I Class

     1.21%  (1) 

N Class

     1.21%  (1) 

TCW Select Equities Fund

  

I Class

     1.20%  (2) 

N Class

     1.20%  (2) 

TCW Small Cap Growth Fund

  

I Class

     1.38%  (2) 

N Class

     1.38%  (2) 

TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund

  

I Class

     1.20%  (1) 

N Class

     1.20%  (1) 

 

(1) These limitations are based on an agreement between the Advisor and the Company for a one-year period.
(2) Limitations based on average expense ratio as reported by Lipper, Inc., which is subject to change on a monthly basis. This ratio was in effect as of October 31, 2014. These limitations are voluntary and terminable in a six month notice.

 

The amount borne by the Advisor during a fiscal year when the operating expenses of a Fund are in excess of the expense limitation cannot be recaptured in the subsequent fiscal years should the expenses drop below the expense limitation in the subsequent years. The Advisor can only recapture expenses within a given fiscal year for that year’s operating expenses.

 

Directors’ Fees:    Directors who are not affiliated with the Advisor receive compensation from the Funds which are shown on the Statement of Operations. Directors may elect to defer receipt of their fees in accordance with the terms of a Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan. Amounts deferred is recorded on the Funds’ books as other liabilities. Deferred compensation is included within Directors’ fees and expenses in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Note 6 — Distribution Plan

 

TCW Funds Distributors (“Distributor”), an affiliate of the Advisor and the Funds, serves as the non-exclusive distributor of each class of the Funds’ shares. The Funds have a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the N Class shares of each Fund. Under the terms of the plan, each Fund compensates the Distributor at a rate equal to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to its N Class shares for distribution and related services.

 

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Note 7 — Transactions with Affiliates

 

 

The summary of TCW Conservative Allocation Fund transactions in the affiliated funds for the year ended October 31, 2014 is as follows:

 

Name of
Affiliated Fund

  Number
of Shares
Held
Beginning
of Year
    Gross
Additions
    Gross
Reductions
    Number
of Shares
Held
End of
Year
    Value
at End
of Year
(In Thousands)
    Dividends and
Interest
Income
Received
(In Thousands)
    Distributions
Received from
Net Realized
Gain
(In thousands)
 

Metropolitan West Low Duration Bond Fund—I Class

    905,210        180,570        (1,085,780          $      $ 88      $   

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund—I Class

             577,666        (22,980       554,686          6,035          47          

TCW Growth Equities Fund—I Class

    44,786        84,171        (13,709     115,248        1,510                 321   

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund—I Class

      210,006        42,947        (28,959     223,994        4,948        52          

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund—I Class

    33,004        34,634        (7,181     60,457        1,609        4        89   

TCW Select Equities Fund—I Class

    247,808        56,079        (34,922     268,965        7,184         (1)      206   

TCW Total Return Bond Fund—I Class

    631,818        276,142        (93,457     814,503        8,398        199          
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

          $   29,684      $   390      $   616   
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Amounts round to less than $1.

 

The ownership percentage of TCW Conservative Allocation Fund in each of the affiliated underlying funds at October 31, 2014 is as follows:

 

Name of Affiliated Fund

   Ownership
Percentage 
(1)
 

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund

     0.01%   

TCW Growth Equities Fund

     5.55%   

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

     0.68%   

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

     1.12%   

TCW Select Equities Fund

     0.39%   

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

     0.10%   

 

(1) Percentage ownership is based on total net assets of the underlying fund.

 

The financial statements of the Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund and the TCW Total Return Bond Fund are available by calling 800-FUND-TCW (800-386-3829) or by going to the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Financial statements for the remaining underlying funds are included in this report.

 

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Note 8 — Purchases and Sales of Securities

 

 

Investment transactions (excluding short-term investments) for the year ended October 31, 2014, were as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

    Purchases
at Cost
    Sales or Maturity
Proceeds
    U.S. Government
Purchases at Cost
    U.S. Government
Sales or Maturity
Proceeds
 

TCW Concentrated Value Fund

  $ 5,059      $ 3,785      $   —      $   —   

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

    15,043        12,713                 

TCW Growth Equities Fund

    13,750        18,447                 

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

      193,691          204,892                 

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

    159,533        127,522                 

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

    31,556        57,897                 

TCW Select Equities Fund

    454,819        485,409                 

TCW Small Cap Growth Fund

    153,682        278,648                 

TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund

    35,370        38,268                 

 

Note 9 — Capital Share Transactions

 

Transactions in each Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

TCW Concentrated Value Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2014
     Year Ended
October 31, 2013
 
I Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
     Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     136,189       $ 2,464         73,491       $ 1,076   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     2,110         36         4,995         61   

Shares Redeemed

     (99,718)         (1,749)         (176,772)         (2,400)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease)

     38,581       $ 751         (98,286)       $ (1,263)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
N Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
     Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     60,228       $ 1,087         14,097       $ 195   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     251         4         741         9   

Shares Redeemed

     (24,415)         (425)         (27,864)         (377)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease)

     36,064       $ 666         (13,026)       $ (173)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
TCW Conservative Allocation Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2014
     Year Ended
October 31, 2013
 
I Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
     Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     638,319       $ 7,515         1,223,389       $ 13,722   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     41,922         491         32,265         349   

Shares Redeemed

     (493,402)         (5,793)         (277,764)         (3,158)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase

     186,839       $ 2,213         977,890       $ 10,913   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
N Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
     Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     7,837       $ 92         41,686       $ 470   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     1,083         13         1,368         15   

Shares Redeemed

     (32,810)         (389)         (27,665)         (310)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease)

     (23,890)       $ (284)         15,389       $ 175   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Note 9 — Capital Share Transactions (Continued)

 

TCW Growth Equities Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2014
     Year Ended
October 31, 2013
 
I Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
     Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     340,335       $ 4,739         215,289       $ 3,617   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     592,022         7,643         21,939         305   

Shares Redeemed

     (529,465)         (7,748)         (3,796,222)         (58,620)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease)

     402,892       $ 4,634         (3,558,994)       $ (54,698)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
N Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
     Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     70,713       $ 945         107,250       $ 1,575   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     176,825         2,269         9,801         136   

Shares Redeemed

     (176,507)         (2,317)         (491,826)         (7,427)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease)

     71,031       $ 897         (374,775)       $ (5,716)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund (1)    Year Ended
October 31, 2014
     Year Ended
October 31, 2013
 
I Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
     Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     3,552,551       $ 56,549         6,197,856       $ 86,457   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     183,900         2,981         182,991         2,391   

Shares Redeemed

     (3,708,625)         (58,828)         (3,199,651)         (43,769)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase

     27,826       $ 702         3,181,196       $ 45,079   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
N Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
     Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     14,048,501       $ 225,770         24,659,659       $ 344,481   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     741,128         12,266         792,372         10,590   

Shares Redeemed

     (15,532,451)         (253,229)         (18,062,579)         (246,533)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease)

     (742,822)       $ (15,193)         7,389,452       $ 108,538   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2014
     Year Ended
October 31, 2013
 
I Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
     Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     9,430,786       $ 198,832         17,701,021       $ 304,943   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     329,438         6,730         530,270         7,949   

Shares Redeemed

     (5,982,918)         (127,164)         (40,070,341)         (701,729)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease)

     3,777,306       $ 78,398         (21,839,050)       $ (388,837)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
N Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
     Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     1,394,553       $ 29,254         1,434,248       $ 25,595   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     38,905         795         26,402         396   

Shares Redeemed

     (3,972,849)         (85,386)         (952,151)         (16,617)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease)

     (2,539,391)       $ (55,337)         508,499       $ 9,374   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

 

Note 9 — Capital Share Transactions (Continued)

 

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund (2)    Year Ended
October 31, 2014
     Year Ended
October 31, 2013
 
I Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
     Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     843,826       $ 22,252         475,100       $ 11,245   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     385,371         9,842         32,449         665   

Shares Redeemed

     (1,363,414)         (36,554)         (820,371)         (19,180)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (134,217)       $ (4,460)         (312,822)       $ (7,270)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
N Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
     Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     157,263       $ 4,077         99,804       $ 2,276   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     146,281         3,667         9,668         195   

Shares Redeemed

     (626,900)         (16,226)         (330,934)         (7,589)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (323,356)       $ (8,482)         (221,462)       $ (5,118)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
TCW Select Equities Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2014
     Year Ended
October 31, 2013
 
I Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
     Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     24,192,812       $ 612,787         26,027,197       $ 566,119   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     768,879         19,314         356,739         7,067   

Shares Redeemed

     (18,003,954)         (456,034)         (13,517,185)         (295,922)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase

     6,957,737       $ 176,067         12,866,751       $ 277,264   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
N Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
     Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     2,177,573       $ 52,057         5,036,957       $ 104,275   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     533,793         12,710         224,606         4,236   

Shares Redeemed

     (9,738,846)         (233,999)         (4,759,979)         (98,787)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease)

     (7,027,480)       $   (169,232)         501,584       $ 9,724   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
TCW Small Cap Growth Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2014
     Year Ended
October 31, 2013
 
I Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
     Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     1,484,889       $ 47,783         1,559,412       $ 44,173   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     594,180         20,000                   

Shares Redeemed

     (2,472,858)         (83,083)         (27,912,797)         (771,214)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (393,789)       $ (15,300)         (26,353,385)       $   (727,041)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
N Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
     Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     292,175       $ 9,222         800,467       $ 22,139   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     516,641         16,460                   

Shares Redeemed

     (3,321,176)         (103,304)         (4,521,213)         (123,061)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (2,512,360)       $ (77,622)         (3,720,746)       $ (100,922)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Note 9 — Capital Share Transactions (Continued)

 

TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2014
     Year Ended
October 31, 2013
 
I Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
     Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     218,062       $ 3,238         275,197       $ 3,276   

Shares Redeemed

     (488,310)         (7,190)         (250,963)         (2,908)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease)

     (270,248)       $ (3,952)         24,234       $ 368   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
N Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
     Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     4,943       $ 76         557,540       $ 6,461   

Shares Redeemed

     (20,537)         (298)         (623,006)         (7,193)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (15,594)       $ (222)         (65,466)       $ (732)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Formerly TCW Dividend Focused Fund.
(2) Formerly TCW Value Opportunities Fund.

 

Note 10 — Restricted Securities

 

The Funds are permitted to invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. Disposal of these securities may involve time consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. There were no restricted securities at October 31, 2014.

 

Note 11 — Indemnifications

 

Under the Company’s organizational documents, its Officers and Directors may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Company. In addition, the Company entered into an agreement with each of the Directors which provides that the Company will indemnify and hold harmless each Director against any expenses actually and reasonably incurred by any Director in any proceeding arising out of or in connection with the Director’s services to the Company, to the fullest extent permitted by the Company’s Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws, the Maryland General Corporation Law, the Securities Act of 1933, and the 1940 Act, each as now or hereinafter in force. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Company enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Company that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Company expects the risk of loss to be remote. The Company has not accrued any liability in connection with such indemnification.

 

Note 12 — Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

On June 7, 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-08, Financial Services — Investment Companies (Topic 946): Amendments to the Scope, Measurement, and Disclosure Requirements. ASU No. 2013-08 sets forth a new approach for determining whether a public or private entity is an investment company and sets certain measurement and disclosure requirements for an investment company. ASU No. 2013-08 is effective in annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2013, and for interim periods within those annual reporting periods. Management has determined that as an investment company that is regulated under the 1940 Act, the Funds qualify as an investment company pursuant to FASB ASC No. 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies and meets the reporting requirement under the new pronouncement.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

 

Note 13 — Subsequent Event

 

 

On December 1, 2014, the Company launched two new Funds called TCW High Dividend Equities Fund and TCW Global Real Estate Fund. The investment objective of the TCW High Dividend Equities Fund is to seek high total return from current income and capital appreciation. The Fund will invest at least 80% of the value of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in high yielding dividend securities listed on U.S. financial markets. The investment objective of the TCW Global Real Estate Fund is to seek to maximize total return from current income and long-term capital growth. The Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in equity securities of real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and real estate companies.

 

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TCW Concentrated Value Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2014     2013     2012     2011     2010  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 16.02      $ 12.20      $ 10.83      $ 10.99      $ 9.98   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

          

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.09        0.08        0.05        0.04        0.03   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     3.34        3.86        1.36        (0.17     1.07   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     3.43        3.94        1.41        (0.13     1.10   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

          

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.08     (0.12     (0.04     (0.03     (0.09
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 19.37      $ 16.02      $ 12.20      $ 10.83      $ 10.99   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     21.46     32.67     12.94     (1.23 )%      11.05

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

          

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   9,970      $   7,628      $   7,007      $   22,496      $   34,285   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.60     1.95     1.19     0.96     0.91

After Expense Reimbursement

     1.11     1.14     1.19     N/A        N/A   

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     0.52     0.56     0.43     0.31     0.32

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     39.65     39.65     24.99     38.18     53.50

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Concentrated Value Fund

 

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2014     2013     2012     2011     2010  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 15.85      $ 12.11      $ 10.71      $ 10.95      $ 9.94   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

          

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.09        0.08        0.05        0.00  (2)      0.01   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     3.31        3.82        1.35        (0.24     1.05   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     3.40        3.90        1.40        (0.24     1.06   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

          

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.08     (0.16            (0.00 (2)      (0.05
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 19.17      $ 15.85      $ 12.11      $ 10.71      $ 10.95   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     21.50     32.61     13.07     (2.19 )%      10.71

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

          

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   1,804      $ 921      $ 861      $ 861      $   30,786   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     3.66     4.15     3.29     1.18     1.17

After Expense Reimbursement

     1.11     1.14     1.18     N/A        N/A   

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     0.50     0.58     0.45     0.01     0.05

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     39.65       39.65       24.99       38.18     53.50

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2) Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2014     2013     2012     2011     2010  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 11.66      $ 10.91      $ 10.51      $ 10.79      $ 9.87   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

          

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.11        0.22        0.32        0.21        0.23   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments

     0.67        0.79        0.51        0.17        0.94   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.78        1.01        0.83        0.38        1.17   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

          

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.20     (0.26     (0.20     (0.19     (0.25

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

                   (0.23     (0.47       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.20     (0.26     (0.43     (0.66     (0.25
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 12.24      $ 11.66      $ 10.91      $ 10.51      $ 10.79   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     6.66     9.42     8.35     3.63     12.08

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

          

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   30,746      $   27,121      $   14,705      $   11,356      $   4,746   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets: (2)

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     0.29     0.40     0.67     1.08     1.74

After Expense Reimbursement

     N/A        N/A        N/A        0.85     0.89

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     0.94     1.96     2.98     1.97     2.27

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     40.56     57.98     59.12     93.92     42.93

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2) Does not include expenses of the underlying affiliated funds.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

 

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2014     2013     2012     2011     2010  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 11.61      $ 10.89      $ 10.51      $ 10.79      $ 9.86   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

          

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.05        0.18        0.29        0.21        0.22   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments

     0.66        0.78        0.52        0.17        0.96   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.71        0.96        0.81        0.38        1.18   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

          

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.15     (0.24     (0.20     (0.19     (0.25

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

                   (0.23     (0.47       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.15     (0.24     (0.43     (0.66     (0.25
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 12.17      $ 11.61      $ 10.89      $ 10.51      $ 10.79   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     6.07     8.97     8.09     3.63     12.19

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

          

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $ 807      $ 1,047      $ 815      $ 1,149      $ 209   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets: (2)

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     3.20     2.84     2.70     3.76     15.40

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.85     0.85     0.85     0.85     0.89

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     0.41     1.58     2.72     1.95     2.19

Portfolio Turnover Rate

       40.56       57.98       59.12       93.92       42.93

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2) Does not include expenses of the underlying affiliated funds.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Growth Equities Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2014     2013     2012     2011     2010  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 18.86      $ 13.87      $ 14.66      $ 13.95      $ 10.87   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

          

Net Investment Loss (1)

     (0.08     (0.05     (0.08     (0.11     (0.09

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     1.32        5.24        (0.15     0.82        3.17   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     1.24        5.19        (0.23     0.71        3.08   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

          

Distributions from Net Investment Income

            (0.02                     

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

     (7.00     (0.18     (0.56              
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (7.00     (0.20     (0.56              
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 13.10      $ 18.86      $ 13.87      $ 14.66      $ 13.95   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     7.06     37.96     (1.43 )%      5.09     28.33

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

          

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   21,863      $   23,891      $   66,951      $   91,091      $   101,943   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.42     1.32     1.21     1.20     1.27

After Expense Reimbursement

     1.20     1.20     1.20     1.20     N/A   

Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets

     (0.61 )%      (0.35 )%      (0.54 )%      (0.72 )%      (0.67 )% 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     49.03     78.65     48.75     50.74     71.30

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Growth Equities Fund

 

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2014     2013     2012     2011     2010  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 18.79      $ 13.82      $ 14.61      $ 13.90      $ 10.84   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

          

Net Investment Loss (1)

     (0.08     (0.06     (0.08     (0.11     (0.09

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     1.30        5.23        (0.15     0.82        3.15   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     1.22        5.17        (0.23     0.71        3.06   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

          

Distributions from Net Investment Income

            (0.02                     

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

     (7.00     (0.18     (0.56              
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (7.00     (0.20     (0.56              
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 13.01      $ 18.79      $ 13.82      $ 14.61      $ 13.90   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     7.02     37.93     (1.44 )%      5.11     28.23

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

          

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   5,335      $   6,366      $   9,865      $   9,493      $   10,542   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     2.01     1.93     1.73     1.73     2.03

After Expense Reimbursement

     1.20     1.20     1.20     1.20     1.32

Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets

     (0.61 )%      (0.36 )%      (0.53 )%      (0.73 )%      (0.69 )% 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     49.03     78.65     48.75     50.74     71.30

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund (1)

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2014     2013     2012     2011     2010  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 15.11      $ 11.77      $ 10.18      $ 9.60      $ 8.28   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

          

Net Investment Income (2)

     0.27        0.25        0.22        0.18        0.18   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments

     1.61        3.36        1.60        0.59        1.31   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     1.88        3.61        1.82        0.77        1.49   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

          

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.28     (0.27     (0.23     (0.19     (0.17
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 16.71      $ 15.11      $ 11.77      $ 10.18      $ 9.60   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     12.49     31.06     18.03     8.05     18.13

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

          

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   195,400      $   176,226      $   99,787      $   54,367      $   57,797   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

     0.86     0.82     0.85     0.86     0.90

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     1.67     1.86     1.95     1.76     1.95

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     17.33     18.37     23.15     37.51     25.77

 

 

(1) Formerly TCW Dividend Focused Fund.
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund (1)

 

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2014     2013     2012     2011     2010  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 15.34      $ 11.92      $ 10.29      $ 9.68      $ 8.36   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

          

Net Investment Income (2)

     0.23        0.22        0.19        0.15        0.15   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments

     1.63        3.41        1.62        0.60        1.31   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     1.86        3.63        1.81        0.75        1.46   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

          

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.21     (0.21     (0.18     (0.14     (0.14
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 16.99      $ 15.34      $ 11.92      $ 10.29      $ 9.68   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     12.19     30.71     17.68     7.73     17.66

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

          

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   970,397      $   887,435      $   601,397      $   514,153      $   550,305   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

     1.14     1.11     1.14     1.17     1.20

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     1.40     1.60     1.70     1.45     1.68

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     17.33     18.37     23.15     37.51     25.77

 

 

(1) Formerly TCW Dividend Focused Fund.
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2014     2013     2012     2011     2010  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 19.47      $ 14.91      $ 13.05      $ 12.42      $ 11.06   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

          

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.21        0.19        0.16        0.12        0.13   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments

     2.65        4.53        1.82        0.65        1.41   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     2.86        4.72        1.98        0.77        1.54   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

          

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.24     (0.16     (0.12     (0.14     (0.18
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 22.09      $ 19.47      $ 14.91      $ 13.05      $ 12.42   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     14.79     31.99     15.33     6.16     14.14

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

          

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   700,484      $   543,669      $   741,996      $   396,729      $   373,921   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

     0.88     0.87     0.89     0.92     1.07

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     1.02     1.13     1.14     0.90     1.14

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     18.77     37.33     19.71     26.76     34.49

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

 

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2014     2013     2012     2011     2010  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 19.44      $ 14.89      $ 13.00      $ 12.38      $ 11.03   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

          

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.16        0.15        0.13        0.09        0.12   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments

     2.65        4.52        1.83        0.64        1.40   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     2.81        4.67        1.96        0.73        1.52   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

          

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.21     (0.12     (0.07     (0.11     (0.17
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 22.04      $ 19.44      $ 14.89      $ 13.00      $ 12.38   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     14.52     31.64     15.11     5.88     13.96

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

          

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   29,589      $   75,450      $   50,212      $   50,341      $   67,688   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

     1.12     1.13     1.14     1.18     1.19

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     0.77     0.83     0.92     0.65     1.06

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     18.77     37.33     19.71     26.76     34.49

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund (1)

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2014     2013     2012     2011     2010  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 26.56      $ 20.10      $ 17.43      $ 16.94      $ 14.12   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

          

Net Investment Income (2)

     0.13        0.16        0.15        0.12        0.11   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments

     2.70        6.48        2.63        0.51        2.81   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     2.83        6.64        2.78        0.63        2.92   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

          

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.14     (0.17     (0.11     (0.14     (0.10

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

     (2.63     (0.01                     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (2.77     (0.18     (0.11     (0.14     (0.10
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 26.62      $ 26.56      $ 20.10      $ 17.43      $ 16.94   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     11.09     33.30     16.04     3.67     20.78

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

          

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   114,823      $   118,138      $   95,698      $   99,211      $   152,391   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

     0.95     0.94     1.01     0.99     1.00

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     0.49     0.68     0.79     0.66     0.68

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     21.67     28.91     32.87     89.67     61.51

 

 

(1) Formerly TCW Value Opportunities Fund.
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund (1)

 

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2014     2013     2012     2011     2010  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 26.07      $ 19.74      $ 17.06      $ 16.61      $ 13.85   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

          

Net Investment Income (2)

     0.06        0.09        0.10        0.05        0.05   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments

     2.65        6.37        2.59        0.50        2.77   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     2.71        6.46        2.69        0.55        2.82   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

          

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.07     (0.12     (0.01     (0.10     (0.06

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

     (2.63     (0.01                     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (2.70     (0.13     (0.01     (0.10     (0.06
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 26.08      $ 26.07      $ 19.74      $ 17.06      $ 16.61   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     10.80     32.90     15.75     3.26     20.42

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

          

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   28,458      $   36,875      $   32,292      $   33,247      $   54,041   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.27     1.32     1.40     1.48     1.41

After Expense Reimbursement

     1.20     1.23     1.27     1.35     1.34

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     0.23     0.40     0.53     0.27     0.31

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     21.67     28.91     32.87     89.67     61.51

 

 

(1) Formerly TCW Value Opportunities Fund.
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Select Equities Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2014     2013     2012     2011     2010  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 24.84      $ 19.81      $ 18.17      $ 16.18      $ 13.45   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

          

Net Investment Income (Loss) (1)

     (0.03     0.03        (0.00 (2)      (0.04     (0.03

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments

     2.71        5.34        1.86        2.03        2.76   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     2.68        5.37        1.86        1.99        2.73   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

          

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.00 (2)      (0.05                     

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

     (0.81     (0.29     (0.22              
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.81     (0.34     (0.22              
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 26.71      $ 24.84      $ 19.81      $ 18.17      $ 16.18   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     11.01     27.53     10.37     12.30     20.30

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

          

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   1,611,400      $   1,325,609      $   802,524      $   432,203      $   388,735   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

     0.86     0.83     0.86     0.90     0.92

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

     (0.11 )%      0.15     (0.01 )%      (0.23 )%      (0.19 )% 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     25.79     24.55     19.74     28.13     23.75

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2) Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Select Equities Fund

 

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2014     2013     2012     2011     2010  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 23.59      $ 18.84      $ 17.34      $ 15.48      $ 12.92   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

          

Net Investment Loss (1)

     (0.10     (0.02     (0.06     (0.09     (0.07

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments

     2.58        5.06        1.78        1.95        2.63   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     2.48        5.04        1.72        1.86        2.56   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

          

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

     (0.81     (0.29     (0.22              
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 25.26      $ 23.59      $ 18.84      $ 17.34      $ 15.48   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     10.73     27.14     10.06     12.02     19.81

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

          

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   227,231      $   378,026      $   292,448      $   182,151      $   125,638   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

     1.13     1.10     1.14     1.20     1.24

Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets

     (0.40 )%      (0.10 )%      (0.31 )%      (0.55 )%      (0.51 )% 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     25.79     24.55     19.74     28.13     23.75

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2014     2013     2012     2011     2010  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 35.69      $ 26.74      $ 27.84      $ 26.52      $ 21.18   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

          

Net Investment Loss (1)

     (0.32     (0.20     (0.24     (0.26     (0.17

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     2.93        9.15        (0.86     1.58        5.51   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     2.61        8.95        (1.10     1.32        5.34   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

          

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

     (5.15                            
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 33.15      $ 35.69      $ 26.74      $ 27.84      $ 26.52   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     7.22     33.32     (3.95 )%      4.98     25.21

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

          

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   140,438      $   165,248      $   828,435      $   956,904      $   584,581   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

     1.20     1.18     1.16     1.22     1.19

Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets

     (0.97 )%      (0.71 )%      (0.89 )%      (0.88 )%      (0.71 )% 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     75.51     84.46     79.27     93.47     105.57

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2014     2013     2012     2011     2010  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 34.05      $ 25.60      $ 26.73      $ 25.53      $ 20.44   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

          

Net Investment Loss (1)

     (0.37     (0.29     (0.31     (0.32     (0.23

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     2.79        8.74        (0.82     1.52        5.32   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     2.42        8.45        (1.13     1.20        5.09   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

          

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

     (5.15                            
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 31.32      $ 34.05      $ 25.60      $ 26.73      $ 25.53   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     6.98     32.85     (4.23 )%      4.70     24.90

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

          

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   32,655      $   121,038      $   186,245      $   237,982      $   187,375   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.46     1.47     1.44     1.49     1.51

After Expense Reimbursement

     1.41     1.46     N/A        N/A        N/A   

Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets

     (1.17 )%      (1.02 )%      (1.16 )%      (1.14 )%      (0.97 )% 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     75.51     84.46     79.27     93.47     105.57

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,     November 1, 2010
(Commencement
of Operations)
through
October 31, 2011
 
      2014     2013     2012    

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 14.34      $ 10.26      $ 10.42      $ 10.00   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

        

Net Investment Income (Loss) (1)

     (0.11     (0.09     (0.08     (0.10

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     0.78        4.17        (0.08     0.52   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.67        4.08        (0.16     0.42   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 15.01      $ 14.34      $ 10.26      $ 10.42   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     4.67     39.77     (1.54 )%      4.20

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

        

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   28,598      $   31,193      $   22,084      $   23,057   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

        

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.23     1.34     1.36     2.16

After Expense Reimbursement

     1.20     1.20     1.20     1.20

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

     (0.78 )%      (0.72 )%      (0.75 )%      (0.96 )% 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     66.58     72.89     78.76     89.56

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights — N Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,     November 1, 2010
(Commencement
of Operations)
through
October 31, 2011
 
      2014     2013     2012    

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 14.34      $ 10.27      $ 10.42      $ 10.00   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

        

Net Investment Income (Loss) (1)

     (0.12     (0.09     (0.08     (0.10

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     0.79        4.16        (0.07     0.52   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.67        4.07        (0.15     0.42   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 15.01      $ 14.34      $ 10.27      $ 10.42   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     4.67     39.63     (1.44 )%      4.20

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

        

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   23,810      $   22,968      $   17,116      $   22,927   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

        

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.51     1.61     1.64     2.23

After Expense Reimbursement

     1.20     1.20     1.20     1.20

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

     (0.79 )%      (0.72 )%      (0.76 )%      (0.96 )% 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     66.58     72.89     78.76     89.56

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Funds, Inc.

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of

TCW Funds, Inc.

Los Angeles, California

 

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of TCW Concentrated Value Fund, TCW Conservative Allocation Fund, TCW Growth Equities Fund, TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund (formerly TCW Dividend Focused Fund), TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund, TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund (formerly TCW Value Opportunities Fund), TCW Select Equities Fund, TCW Small Cap Growth Fund, and TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund (collectively, the “TCW Equity and Allocation Funds”) (nine of twenty funds comprising TCW Funds, Inc.) as of October 31, 2014, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the respective stated periods then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the TCW Equity and Allocation Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. The TCW Equity and Allocation Funds are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the TCW Equity and Allocation Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principle used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2014, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; where replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material aspects, the financial position of each of the respective TCW Equity and Allocation Funds as of October 31, 2014, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the respective stated periods then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

LOGO

 

Los Angeles, California

December 17, 2014

 

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Shareholder Expenses (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of a TCW Fund, you incur ongoing operational costs of the Fund, including management fees and other fund expenses. The following example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars and cents) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds.

 

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from May 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014 (184 days).

 

Actual Expenses    The first line under each Fund in the table below provides information about the actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your Fund under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes    The second line under each Fund in the table below provides information about the hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account value and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

 

TCW Funds, Inc.

   Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014
     Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014
     Annualized
Expense Ratio
    Expenses Paid
During Period
(May 1, 2014 to
October 31, 2014)
 
TCW Concentrated Value Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $   1,000.00       $   1,081.50         1.10   $   5.77   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,019.66         1.10     5.60   

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,081.80         1.10   $ 5.77   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,019.66         1.10     5.60   
TCW Conservative Allocation Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,047.10         0.28 (1)    $ 1.44  (1) 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,023.79         0.28 (1)      1.43  (1) 

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,043.80         0.85 (1)    $ 4.38  (1) 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,020.92         0.85 (1)      4.33  (1) 
TCW Growth Equities Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,074.60         1.20   $ 6.27   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,019.16         1.20     6.11   

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,074.30         1.20   $ 6.27   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,019.16         1.20     6.11   

 

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TCW Funds, Inc.

   Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014
     Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014
     Annualized
Expense Ratio
    Expenses Paid
During Period
(May 1, 2014 to
October 31, 2014)
 

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

  

       

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $   1,000.00       $   1,052.50         0.88   $   4.55   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,020.77         0.88     4.48   

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,051.10         1.16   $ 6.00   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,019.36         1.16     5.90   
TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,048.40         0.88   $ 4.54   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,020.77         0.88     4.48   

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,047.00         1.12   $ 5.78   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,019.56         1.12     5.70   
TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,010.60         0.96   $ 4.87   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,020.37         0.96     4.89   

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,009.30         1.18   $ 5.98   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,019.26         1.18     6.01   
TCW Select Equities Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,105.10         0.88   $ 4.67   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,020.77         0.88     4.48   

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,103.50         1.15   $ 6.10   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,019.41         1.15     5.85   
TCW Small Cap Growth Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,098.40         1.16   $ 6.14   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,019.36         1.16     5.90   

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,097.80         1.39   $ 7.35   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,018.20         1.39     7.07   
TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,077.50         1.20   $ 6.28   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,019.16         1.20     6.11   

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,077.50         1.20   $ 6.28   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,019.16         1.20     6.11   

 

(1) Does not include expenses of the underlying affiliated funds.

 

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TCW Funds, Inc.

 

Privacy Policy

 

Our Privacy Policy

 

We, The TCW Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, the TCW Funds, Inc., TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. and the Metropolitan West Funds (collectively, “TCW”) are committed to protecting the nonpublic personal and financial information of our customers and consumers who obtain or seek to obtain financial products or services primarily for personal, family or household purposes. We fulfill our commitment by establishing and implementing policies and systems to protect the security and confidentiality of this information.

 

In our offices, we limit access to nonpublic personal and financial information about you to those TCW personnel who need to know the information in order to provide products or services to you. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to protect your nonpublic personal and financial information.

 

What You Should Know

 

At TCW, we recognize the importance of keeping information about you secure and confidential. We do not sell or share your nonpublic personal and financial information with marketers or others outside our affiliated group of companies.

 

We carefully manage information among our affiliated group of companies to safeguard your privacy and to provide you with consistently excellent service.

 

We are providing this notice to you to comply with the requirements of Regulation S-P, “Privacy of Consumer Financial Information,” issued by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Categories of Information We Collect

 

We may collect the following types of nonpublic personal and financial information about you from the following sources:

 

 

Your name, address and identifying numbers, and other personal and financial information, from you and from identification cards and papers you submit to us, on applications, subscription agreements or other forms or communications.

 

 

Information about your account balances and financial transactions with us, our affiliated entities, or nonaffiliated third parties, from our internal sources, from affiliated entities and from nonaffiliated third parties.

 

 

Information about your account balances and financial transactions and other personal and financial information, from consumer credit reporting agencies or other nonaffiliated third parties, to verify information received from you or others.

 

Categories of Information We Disclose to Nonaffiliated Third Parties

 

 

We may disclose your name, address and account and other identifying numbers, as well as information about your pending or past transactions and other personal financial information, to nonaffiliated third parties, for our everyday business purposes such as necessary to execute, process, service and confirm your securities transactions and mutual fund transactions, to administer and service your account and commingled investment vehicles in which you are invested, to market our products and services through joint marketing arrangements or to respond to court orders and legal investigations.

 

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We may disclose nonpublic personal and financial information concerning you to law enforcement agencies, federal regulatory agencies, self-regulatory organizations or other nonaffiliated third parties, if required or requested to do so by a court order, judicial subpoena or regulatory inquiry.

 

We do not otherwise disclose your nonpublic personal and financial information to nonaffiliated third parties, except where we believe in good faith that disclosure is required or permitted by law. Because we do not disclose your nonpublic personal and financial information to nonaffiliated third parties, our Customer Privacy Policy does not contain opt-out provisions.

 

Categories of Information We Disclose to Our Affiliated Entities

 

 

We may disclose your name, address and account and other identifying numbers, account balances, information about your pending or past transactions and other personal financial information to our affiliated entities for any purpose.

 

 

We regularly disclose your name, address and account and other identifying numbers, account balances and information about your pending or past transactions to our affiliates to execute, process and confirm securities transactions or mutual fund transactions for you, to administer and service your account and commingled investment vehicles in which you are invested, or to market our products and services to you.

 

Information About Former Customers

 

We do not disclose nonpublic personal and financial information about former customers to nonaffiliated third parties unless required or requested to do so by a court order, judicial subpoena or regulatory inquiry, or otherwise where we believe in good faith that disclosure is required or permitted by law.

 

Questions

 

Should you have any questions about our Customer Privacy Policy, please contact us by email or by regular mail at the address at the end of this policy.

 

Reminder About TCW’s Financial Products

 

Financial products offered by The TCW Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, the TCW Funds, Inc., TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. and the Metropolitan West Funds:

 

 

Are not guaranteed by a bank;

 

 

Are not obligations of The TCW Group, Inc. or of its subsidiaries;

 

 

Are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; and

 

 

Are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount committed or invested, and earnings thereon.

 

THE TCW GROUP, INC.

TCW FUNDS, INC.

TCW STRATEGIC INCOME FUND, INC.

METROPOLITAN WEST FUNDS

 

Attention: Privacy Officer | 865 South Figueroa St. Suite 1800 | Los Angeles, CA 90017 |

email: privacy@tcw.com

 

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TCW Funds, Inc.

 

Investment Management and Advisory Agreement

 

TCW Funds, Inc. (the “Corporation”) and TCW Investment Management Company (the “Advisor”) are parties to an Investment Advisory and Management Agreement (“Current Agreement”), pursuant to which the Advisor is responsible for managing the investments of each separate investment series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) of the Corporation. The Current Agreement continues in effect from year to year provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by the Board of Directors of the Corporation (the “Board”), including the directors who are not “interested persons” of the Corporation or the Advisor (the “Independent Directors”). The Current Agreement terminates automatically in the event of its assignment.

 

At a meeting held on September 8, 2014, the Board, including the Independent Directors, re-approved the Current Agreement with respect to each Fund for an additional one year term.

 

Continuation of the Current Agreement

 

The Advisor provided materials to the Board in advance of meetings held on August 26, 2014 and September 8, 2014 (the “Current Agreement Materials”) for their evaluation of the Investment Advisory and Management Agreement between the Funds and the Advisor in response to information requested by the Independent Directors, who were advised by Counsel to the Independent Directors with respect to these and other relevant matters. The Boards’ consideration of the continuation of the Current Agreement represents the Boards’ first renewal decision with respect to the Current Agreement since affiliates of the Carlyle Group, L.P. acquired a majority interest in the Advisor (the “Transaction”). The Transaction closed in early 2013 and the Boards considered its ongoing impact when considering the Current Agreement Materials. In addition, the Independent Directors met separately with Counsel to the Independent Directors to consider the information provided. As a result of those meetings and their other meetings, the Independent Directors unanimously recommended continuation of the Current Agreement after considering the following factors among others:

 

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services.    The Independent Directors considered the general nature, extent, and quality of services provided or expected to be provided by the Advisor pursuant to the Current Agreement. The Independent Directors evaluated the Advisor’s experience in serving as manager of the Funds, and considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a fund complex that is served by a large investment management organization where it and its affiliates also serve a variety of other investment advisory clients, including separate accounts, other pooled investment vehicles, registered investment companies and commingled funds. The Independent Directors also considered the ability of the Advisor to provide appropriate levels of support and resources to the Funds.

 

In addition, the Independent Directors took note of the background and experience of the senior management and portfolio management personnel of the Advisor and that the Advisor provides and is expected to continue to provide substantial expertise and attention to the Funds as well as resources and infrastructure. The Independent Directors considered the ability of the Advisor to attract and retain qualified business professionals and its compensation program, noting in particular the Advisor’s recent addition of new analysts to the equity research team and new mutual-fund-administration employees. The Independent Directors also considered the breadth of the compliance programs of the Advisor, as well as the compliance operations of the Advisor with respect to the Funds. The Independent Directors concluded that they were satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the services provided and anticipated to be provided to the Funds by the Advisor under the Current Agreement.

 

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Investment Performance.    The Independent Directors reviewed information about each Fund’s historical performance, including materials prepared by the Advisor and the Report prepared by Lipper, an independent third party consultant, which provided a comparative analysis of each Fund with the performance of similar funds over one, three, five and 10 year periods, as applicable. The Independent Directors noted that investment performance of most of the Portfolios was generally consistent with or above the median performance of the applicable Lipper peer group during most periods covered in the Report. They noted, however, that the investment performance of the TCW Select Equities Fund, the TCW Small Cap Growth Fund, TCW Growth Equities Fund and TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund were each in the fourth or fifth quintile of the applicable Lipper peer group for multiple periods covered in the Report. The Independent Directors noted the recent underperformance of these Portfolios and reviewed the actions taken by the Advisor to address such underperformance. The Independent Directors concluded that the Advisor should continue to provide investment advisory and management services to the Funds. The Independent Directors indicated that they would continue to monitor portfolio investment performance on a regular basis and discuss with the Advisor from time to time any instances of long-term underperformance as appropriate.

 

Advisory Fees and Profitability.    The Independent Directors considered information in the materials prepared by the Advisor regarding the advisory fees charged to the Funds, advisory fees paid by other funds in the portfolio’s respective peer groups, and advisory fees paid to the Advisor under advisory contracts with respect to other institutional clients. The Independent Directors noted that the investment advisory fees charged by the Advisor to most of the Portfolios were at or below the median of their respective Lipper peer groups. They also noted, however, that the investment advisory fees of the TCW Select Equities Fund, TCW Small Cap Growth Fund, TCW Growth Equities Fund, TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund, TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund and TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund were above the median of their respective Lipper peer groups. The Independent Directors reviewed the related materials prepared the Advisor. The Independent Directors also noted that the advisory fees charged by the Advisor to many of the Funds are higher than the advisory fees charged by the Advisor to certain institutional separate accounts with similar strategies managed by the Advisor, but that the services provided the Funds are more extensive than the services provided to institutional separate accounts.

 

The Independent Directors noted that the total expenses of the Funds are near or below expenses incurred by other funds in their respective peer groups. They considered that the Advisor has agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee or pay the operating expenses of each Funds in order to maintain the overall expense ratios of the Funds at competitive levels, that the Advisor had entered into contractual expense limitation agreements with respect to certain Funds and the amounts paid or waived by the Advisor pursuant to expense limitations. The Independent Directors also considered the costs of services to be provided and profits to be realized by the Advisor and its affiliates from their relationship with the Funds. Recognizing the difficulty in evaluating a manager’s profitability with respect to the funds it manages in the context of a manager with multiple lines of business, and noting that other profitability methodologies might also be reasonable, the Independent Directors concluded that the profits of the Advisor and its affiliates from their relationship with the Funds was reasonable. Based on these various considerations, the Independent Directors concluded that the contractual management fees of the Funds under the Current Agreement are fair and bear a reasonable relationship to the services rendered.

 

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Investment Management and Advisory Agreement (Continued)

 

 

Expenses and Economies of Scale.    The Independent Directors considered the potential of the Advisor to achieve economies of scale as the Funds’ portfolios grow in size. The Independent Directors noted that the Advisor has agreed to contractual expense limitation agreements, which are designed to maintain the overall expense ratio of each of the Funds at a competitive level. The Independent Directors also considered the relative advantages and disadvantages of an advisory fee with breakpoints compared to a flat advisory fee supplemented by advisory fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. The Independent Directors concluded that the current fee arrangements were appropriate given the current size and structure of the Funds and adequately reflected any economies of scale.

 

Ancillary Benefits.    The Independent Directors considered ancillary benefits to be received by the Advisor and its affiliates as a result of the relationship of the Advisor with the Funds, including compensation for certain compliance support services. The Independent Directors noted that, in addition to the fees the Advisor receives under the Current Agreement, the Advisor receives additional benefits in connection with management of the Funds in the form of reports, research and other services from brokers and their affiliates in return for brokerage commissions paid to such brokers. The Independent Directors concluded that any potential benefits to be derived by the Advisor from its relationships with the Funds are consistent with the services provided by the Advisor to the Funds.

 

Based on the consideration discussed above and other considerations, the Boards, including the Independent Directors, approved continuation of the Current Agreement.

 

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Supplemental Information

 

Proxy Voting Guidelines

 

The policies and procedures that the Company uses to determine how to vote proxies are available without charge. The Board of Directors of the Company has delegated the Company’s proxy voting authority to the Advisor.

 

Disclosure of Proxy Voting Guidelines

 

The proxy voting guidelines of the Advisor are available:

 

  1. By calling 800-FUND-TCW (800-386-3829) to obtain a hard copy; or

 

  2. By going to the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

When the Company receives a request for a description of the Advisor’s proxy voting guidelines, it will deliver the description that is disclosed in the Company’s Statement of Additional Information. This information will be sent out via first class mail (or other means designed to ensure equally prompt delivery) within three business days of receiving the request.

 

The Advisor, on behalf of the Company, prepares and file Form N-PX with the SEC not later than August 31 of each year, which includes the Company’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 of that year. The Company’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is available:

 

  1. By calling 800-FUND-TCW (800-386-3829) to obtain a hard copy; or

 

  2. By going to the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

When the Company receives a request for the Company’s proxy voting record, it will send the information disclosed in the Company’s most recently filed report on Form N-PX via first class mail (or other means designed to ensure equally prompt delivery) within three business days of receiving the request.

 

The Company also discloses its proxy voting record on its website as soon as is reasonably practicable after its report on Form N-PX is filed with the SEC.

 

Availability of Quarterly Portfolio Schedule

 

The Company files a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of its fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Form N-Q is available by calling 800-FUND-TCW (800-386-3829) to obtain a hard copy. You may also obtain the Company’s Form N-Q:

 

  1. By going to the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.; or
  2. By visiting the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. and photocopying it (Phone 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room).

 

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Tax Information Notice (Unaudited)

 

On account of the year ended October 31, 2014, the following Funds paid a capital gain distribution within the meaning 852(b)(3)(c) of the Code. Each fund also designates as a capital gain distribution a portion of earnings and profits paid to shareholders in redemption of their shares.

 

Fund

   Amounts per
Share
 

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

   $ 0.10   

TCW Growth Equities Fund

   $ 1.08   

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

   $ 3.51   

TCW Select Equities Fund

   $ 0.95   

TCW Small Cap Growth Fund

   $ 5.24   

TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund

   $ 0.45   

 

Under Section 854(b)(2) of the Code, the Funds hereby designate the following maximum amounts as qualified dividends for purposes of the maximum rate under Section 1 (h) (11) of the Code for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014:

 

Fund

   Qualified
Dividend Income
 

TCW Concentrated Value Fund

   $ 139   

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

   $ 351   

TCW Growth Equities Fund

   $ 162   

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

   $ 28,481   

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

   $ 13,204   

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

   $ 1,625   

TCW Select Equities Fund

   $ 9,421   

TCW Small Cap Growth Fund

   $ 451   

 

The following are dividend received deduction percentages for the Funds’ corporate shareholders:

 

Fund

   Dividends
Received Deductions
 

TCW Concentrated Value Fund

     100.00%   

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

     38.44%   

TCW Growth Equities Fund

     20.49%   

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

     100.00%   

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

     100.00%   

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

     100.00%   

TCW Select Equities Fund

     100.00%   

TCW Small Cap Growth Fund

     5.42%   

 

This information is given to meet certain requirements of the Code and should not be used by shareholders for preparing their income tax returns. In February 2015, shareholders will receive Form 1099-DIV which will show the actual distribution received and include their share of qualified dividends during the calendar year of 2014. Shareholders are advised to check with their tax advisors for information on the treatment of these amounts on their individual tax returns.

 

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Directors and Officers of the Company

 

A board of ten directors is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Company, which consists of 22 funds. The directors of the Company, and their business addresses and their principal occupation for the last five years are set forth below.

 

Independent Directors

 

Name, Address,
Age and

Position with Funds (1)

 

Term of Office and

Length of Time Served

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Other Directorships

held by Director

Samuel P. Bell (78)   Indefinite term; Mr. Bell has served as a director of TCW Funds, Inc. since October 2002.   Private Investor.   Point 360 (post production services) and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund).
John A. Gavin (83)   Indefinite term; Mr. Gavin has served as a director of TCW Funds, Inc. since February 2001.   Founder and Chairman of Gamma Holdings (international capital consulting firm).   TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund), Hotchkis and Wiley Funds (mutual fund with 5 series).

Patrick C. Haden (61)

Chairman

  Indefinite term; Mr. Haden has served as a director of TCW Funds, Inc. since May 2001.   Athletic Director, University of Southern California. Prior to August 2010, General Partner, Riordan, Lewis & Haden (private equity firm).   Tetra Tech, Inc. (environmental consulting), Metropolitan West Funds (mutual fund with 9 series) and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund).
Janet E. Kerr (60)   Indefinite term; Ms. Kerr has served as a director of TCW Funds, Inc. since August 2010.   Laure Sudreay — Rippe Endowed Professor of Law and Executive Director, Geoffrey H. Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship and the Law. Pepperdine University School of Law.   La-Z-Boy Furniture Incorporated (residential furniture producer), Tilly’s (retailer of apparel and accessories), and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund).
Peter McMillan (57)   Indefinite term; Mr. McMillan has served as a director of TCW Funds, Inc. since August 2010.   Co-founder and Managing Partner, Willowbrook Capital Group, LLC (investment advisory firm) and Co-founder and Executive Vice President of KBS Capital Advisors (manager of real estate investment trusts).   KBS Real Estate Investment Trusts (real estate investments), Metropolitan West Funds (mutual funds with 9 series) and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund).
Charles A. Parker (80)   Indefinite term; Mr. Parker has served as a director of the TCW Funds, Inc. since April 2003.   Private Investor.   Burridge Center for Research in Security Prices (University of Colorado), and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund).
Victoria B. Rogers (53)   Indefinite term; Ms. Roger has served as a director of the TCW Funds, Inc. since October 2011.   President, Rose Hills Foundation.   Causeway Capital Management Trust (mutual fund with 5 series), TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund).
Andrew Tarica (55)   Indefinite term; Mr. Tarica has served as a director of the TCW Funds, Inc. since March 2012.   Chief Executive Officer, Meadowbrook Capital Management (asset management company) and Employee, Concept Capital Markets, LLC (broker-dealer).   Metropolitan West Funds (mutual fund with 9 series) and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund).

 

(1) The address of each Independent Director is c/o Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, Counsel to the Independent Directors, 355 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071.

 

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Interested Directors

 

Each of these directors is an “interested person” of the Company as defined in the 1940 Act because he is a director and officer of the Advisor, and shareholder and director of The TCW Group, Inc., the parent company of the Advisor.

 

Name, Address,
Age and

Position with Funds

 

Term of Office and

Length of Time Served

  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
 

Other Directorships

held by Director

Marc I. Stern (70)*

  Indefinite term; Mr. Stern has served as a director since inception of TCW Funds, Inc. in September 1992.   Chairman, The TCW Group, Inc. Prior to February 2013, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, the Advisor; Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The TCW Group, Inc. and TCW Asset Management Company; and Vice Chairman, Trust Company of the West.   Qualcomm Incorporated (wireless communications)
David S. DeVito (52)*   Indefinite term; President and Chief Executive Officer   Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, the Advisor, The TCW Group, Inc., Trust Company of the West and TCW Asset Management Company; President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc.   TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund).

 

The officers of the Company who are not directors of the Company are:

 

Name and Address  

Position(s) Held

with Company

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years (1)

Peter A. Brown (59)*   Senior Vice President   Managing Director, the Advisor, The TCW Group, Inc., Trust Company of the West and TCW Asset Management Company; Senior Vice President, TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc.
Meredith S. Jackson (55)*   Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary   Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, the Advisor, The TCW Group Inc., Trust Company of the West and TCW Asset Management Company; Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. Previously, Partner and Chair of the Debt Finance Practice Group, Irell & Manella (law firm) (1999 – January 2013).

 

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Name and Address  

Position(s) Held

with Company

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years (1)

Jeffrey Engelsman (47)*   Chief Compliance Officer   Managing Director, Global Chief Compliance Officer, the Advisor, The TCW Group, Inc., Trust Company of the West and TCW Asset Management Company; Chief Compliance Officer, TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. Previously, Managing Director of New York Life Investment Management Company and Chief Compliance Officer of MainStay Group of Funds.
Richard Villa (50)*   Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer   Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, the Advisor, The TCW Group, Inc., Trust Company of the West and TCW Asset Management Company; Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc.

 

(1) 

Positions with The TCW Group, Inc. and its affiliates may have changed over time.

* Address is 865 South Figueroa Street, 18th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90017

 

In addition, George N. Winn, Senior Vice President of Trust Company of the West, TCW Asset Management Company and the Advisor, is the Assistant Treasurer of the Company; Patrick W. Dennis, Senior Vice President & Associate General Counsel of Trust Company of the West, TCW Asset Management Company and the Advisor, is an Assistant Secretary of the Company, and Jon-Luc Dupuy, Vice President and Senior Counsel of State Street Corporation’s Legal Administration Group, is also an Assistant Secretary of the Company.

 

The SAI (Statement of Additional Information) has additional information regarding the Board of Directors. A copy is available by calling 1-800-FUND-TCW (1-800-386-3829) to obtain a hard copy or by going to the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

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Manager of the TCW and MetWest Fund families.

TCW Funds, Inc.

865 South Figueroa Street

Los Angeles, California 90017

800 FUND TCW

(800 386 3829)

www.TCW.com

Investment Advisor

TCW Investment Management Company

865 South Figueroa Street

Los Angeles, California 90017

Transfer Agent

U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC

615 E. Michigan Street

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

Independent Registered Public

Accounting Firm

Deloitte & Touche, LLP

350 South Grand Avenue

Los Angeles, California 90071

Custodian & Administrator

State Street Bank & Trust Company

One Lincoln Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02111

Distributor

TCW Funds Distributors

865 South Figueroa Street

Los Angeles, California 90017

Directors

Patrick C. Haden

Director and Chairman of the Board

Samuel P. Bell

Director

David S. DeVito

Director

John A. Gavin

Director

Janet E. Kerr

Director

Peter McMillan

Director

Charles A. Parker

Director

Victoria B. Rogers

Director

Marc I. Stern

Director

Andrew Tarica

Director

Officers

David S. DeVito

President and Chief Executive Officer

Meredith S. Jackson

Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

Richard M. Villa

Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

Jeffrey A. Engelsman

Chief Compliance Officer

Peter A. Brown

Senior Vice President

Patrick W. Dennis

Assistant Secretary

Jon-Luc Dupuy

Assistant Secretary

George N. Winn

Assistant Treasurer

TCW Family of Funds

Equity Funds

TCW Concentrated Value Fund

TCW Growth Equities Fund

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund

TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund

TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund

TCW Select Equities Fund

TCW Small Cap Growth Fund

TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund

TCW Allocation Fund

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

Fixed Income Funds

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

TCW Global Bond Fund

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

International Funds

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund

TCW International Growth Fund

TCW International Small Cap Fund

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Annual Report

FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31

2014

TCW Fixed Income Funds

Core Fixed Income Fund

Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund Global Bond Fund High Yield Bond Fund Short Term Bond Fund Total Return Bond Fund


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Letter to Shareholders

     1   

Schedules of Investments:

     10   

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

     10   

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund (Consolidated)

     24   

TCW Global Bond Fund

     29   

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

     35   

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

     43   

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

     51   

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     72   

Statements of Operations

     74   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     76   

Notes to Financial Statements

     79   

Financial Highlights

     107   

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     118   

Shareholder Expenses

     119   

Privacy Policy

     121   

Investment Management and Advisory Agreement Disclosure

     123   

Proxy Voting Guidelines and Availability of Quarterly Portfolio Schedule

     126   

Tax Information Notice

     127   

Directors and Officers

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The Letter to Shareholders and/or Management Discussions contained in this Annual Report are the opinions of each Fund’s portfolio managers and are not the opinions of TCW Funds, Inc. or its Board of Directors. Various matters discussed in the Letter to Shareholders and/or Management Discussions constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Actual results and the timing of certain events could differ materially from those projected or contemplated by these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including general economic conditions, overall availability of securities for investment by a Fund, the level of volatility in the securities markets and in the share price of a Fund, and other risk factors discussed in the SEC filings of TCW Funds, Inc. The data presented in the Letter to Shareholders and/or Management Discussions represents past performance and cannot be used to predict future results.

 

 

 


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David S. DeVito

President, Chief Executive Officer & Director

 

Dear Valued Investors:

It is my pleasure to present the 2014 annual report for the TCW Funds, Inc. covering the 12-month period ended October 31, 2014. I would like to thank you for your continued investment in the TCW Funds as well as welcome new shareholders to our fund family. As of October 31, 2014, the TCW Funds held total net assets of approximately $19.5 billion.

This report contains information and portfolio management discussions for the following TCW Fixed Income Funds and the TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund:

TCW Core Fixed Income Bond Fund I-Share (TGCFX), N-Share (TGFNX)

TCW High Yield Bond Fund I-Share (TGHYX), N-Share (TGHNX)

TCW Short Term Bond Fund I-Share (TGSMX)

TCW Total Return Bond Fund I-Share (TGLMX), N-Share (TGMNX)

TCW Global Bond Fund I-Share (TGGBX), N-Share (TGGFX)

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund I-Share (TGGWX), N-Share (TGABX)

The Annual Reports for the TCW Equity Funds, including the TCW Conservative Allocation Fund, and the TCW International Funds are contained in separate reports. If you are interested in receiving a copy of these reports, please call our Shareholder Services team for further information.

About the TCW Funds

The TCW Funds offer shareholders a choice of 22 funds, each targeted to specific asset classes, market segments or multiple sectors of the global equity and fixed income markets. For U.S. equities, we offer funds across the market capitalization and growth/value spectrums. In fixed income, our funds provide investors opportunities across global fixed income markets including U.S. government, corporate and high yield bonds, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, as well as sovereign and corporate bonds denominated in U.S. dollars and foreign currencies. Each TCW Fund is managed by investment teams with experience through many market cycles. Rigorous fundamental research, disciplined risk analysis and deep market expertise are the foundation for each of our funds.

Economic Review and Market Environment

While the harsh winter dampened first quarter data in 2014, the effects faded in the second quarter as manufacturing, housing, and

employment showed improvements and both equities and fixed income sectors rallied, suggesting the unlikelihood of a recession. Continuing into the third quarter, volatility picked up in August as speculation about the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) plans for a post-QE regime in the US intensified despite encouraging signs of economic improvement. Final third quarter GDP indicated an annualized pace of expansion at 3.9% and growth in non-farm payrolls showed nine straight months of 200,000+ new jobs in pushing the unemployment rate to below 6%. Various factors have come together to support improved domestic economic conditions, including continued private sector deleveraging, easing fiscal drag and, of course, ongoing accommodation from the Fed. The healthier economy has smoothed the way for reduced purchases of US Treasury and agency mortgage securities by the Fed as 2014 has played out. As the QE asset purchases concluded in October, the focus will now be on the Fed Funds rate, namely, when hikes might start and once they do, the pace of normalization from the longstanding zero interest rate policy.

As always, reality confounds well-calibrated economic models, so even as the Fed has plotted its exit strategy for QE, economic challenges in the rest of the world have renewed programs of aggressive monetary stimulus. With growth slipping in Europe, and bearing the brunt of the sanctions imposed on Russia for invading Ukraine, the European Central Bank (ECB) launched a covered bond buying program, with Chairman Mario Draghi committing to do “whatever it takes”. Similarly, Japan’s economy remains mired in the doldrums with the initial promise of “Abe-nomics” fading as tax hikes take a toll. As a result, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) unexpectedly accelerated purchases of government bonds, exchange traded funds, and real-estate investment trusts in October. Further, falling property prices and an increasing burden of bad debt are weighing on Chinese growth, with monetary authorities so far unwilling to embark on another round of general easing. Despite the clear divergence in growth trajectories between the US and other economies, global interest rates have been directionally consistent, with yields falling (not least in some of the European peripherals, with funding shockingly cheaper than the US in some cases). It remains to be seen whether developed market interest rates will decouple from one another and move according to the fundamentals of their underlying economies or if, more likely, central banks will work to keep them low.

Following a surprisingly strong first half of 2014, volatility returned during the third quarter and didn’t ease until the end of October as capital markets grappled with some apparent valuation inconsistencies. While a flight-to-quality trade drove US Treasury rates to 2014 lows and caused most non-government fixed income sectors to underperform

 

 

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government debt during the third quarter, equity markets continued their ascent with the S&P 500 Index surpassing 2,000 for the first time in history. On a year-over-year basis, however, government debt generally underperformed. Specifically, non-agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) experienced some softness during the third quarter but was able to generate a positive return in excess of all other fixed income sectors due to positive carry associated with cash flows. Improving fundamentals such as voluntary prepayments also supported the sector, while new issuance remained minimal. Asset-backed securities (ABS) performed in line with the Aggregate fixed income universe year-over-year, though non-traditional ABS such as student loans led the sector and floating rate issues outpaced fixed rate ABS by a significant margin for 2014. Uncertainty surrounding the timing of changes to the Fed’s accommodative policy pushed agency mortgages wider in July and August, though increased sponsorship from yield-based buyers drove tightening in September and October as the US Treasury sell-off created attractive opportunities. Agency MBS gained over 4%, modestly outperforming duration-matched US Treasuries as spreads came in by nearly 20 bps. Meanwhile, while corporate credit posted solid positive performance of over 6% for the year, the sector was weighed down later in the period by weakening liquidity conditions, merger and acquisition headlines (especially among industrial sectors such as food and beverage and pharmaceuticals), the Treasury Department’s anti-tax inversion rules, and heavy new issuance. Specifically, commodity-related sectors such as energy and metals and mining experienced significant widening in September and October as commodity price pressures continued. Similarly, high yield corporates returned nearly 6% for the year due to a strong first half, but struggled as risk premiums increased by nearly 80 bps from June to October as broad conditions weakened sponsorship, prompting outflows, and falling commodity prices weighed on energy and metals and mining companies. Not surprisingly, emerging market debt also saw spreads widen during the same period, though to a lesser degree than high yield. The flight to quality trade was further reflected by the continued decline in long US Treasury yields as the fiscal year came to a close on October 31, with 10 and 30-Year yields closing at 2.34% and 3.07%, down 22 and 57 bps year-over-year, respectively, while yields in the belly of the curve increased; 3- and 5-Year maturities were up around 30 bps each, reflecting the shift in assumptions about the timing and pace of Fed rate hikes.

The Economy and Market Ahead

Growth in the US, though still not robust, appears to be picking up and moving out of the recent range near 2%. Barring any unforeseen and unexpected exogenous events, growth in the 2.5% to 3% range seems achievable. The Fed’s prolonged period of stimulus has pushed interest rates lower, squeezed volatility out of markets and encouraged speculation in credit markets by keeping money cheap and driving investors out the risk spectrum in their search for yield. However, as tapering concludes and the Fed enacts a normalization of policy through its exit strategy, there will be upward pressure on rates,

particularly if inflation appears. As a result, Fund strategy continues to be largely influenced by a view that interest rate pressures will heighten over time and that late-stage credit cycle dynamics such as increased leverage and looser underwriting standards warrant a cautious and selective investment strategy. Interest rate risk is constrained via a shorter-than-Index duration position and credit risk is managed via selective asset allocation across non-government fixed income sectors.

Thematically, strategy across the Funds remains consistent heading into 2015. Non-agency MBS continues to offer some of the most compelling opportunities in the fixed income universe and therefore continues to represent a sizable allocation within the Funds where suitable, with positioning reflecting a high degree of selectivity as differentiation of collateral pools become increasingly important. ABS and commercial MBS also continue to appear relatively attractive, with security selection focused on non-traditional ABS collateral types such as student loans while the emphasis among commercial MBS has shifted to agency-backed issues with some exposure to super-senior tranches of seasoned and de-levered non-agency commercial MBS. Corporate credit has become marginally less attractive with deteriorating underwriting standards and low yield compensation, informing a reduced allocation. Positioning favors financials and utilities given their limited re-leveraging risk and reasonable yield premiums. Industrial credits represent an underweight, with select positioning focused on asset heavy companies with stable cash flows and strong balance sheets. Outside of the investment grade space, the allocation to bank loans and high yield corporates emphasizes issues that are higher in the capital structure and have shorter durations to reduce exposure to interest rate volatility. In the High Yield Fund, this approach manifests itself in a tilt away from the lower quality and less well-collateralized segments of the market, reducing potential risk as the credit cycle ages.

Data sources for the discussion above include Bloomberg, Barclays, and Merrill Lynch.

Fund Results

General Performance Commentary

The TCW Core Fixed Income Fund performed in line with the Barclays Aggregate Index over the past year. Although the relative underweight to corporate and non-corporate credits weighed on performance, favorable issue selection among investment grade corporates and the allocation to municipals helped to offset some of the drag. Issue selection among ABS favoring non-traditional sectors also contributed to performance as sectors such as small balance commercial loans and student loans benefitted from premium carry and lower spreads. Meanwhile, the defensive duration position detracted from returns as U.S. Treasury rates declined during the year.

The TCW Global Bond Fund performed in line with the Global Aggregate

Index over the past year. Returns benefitted from the relative overweight

 

 

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to the U.S. Dollar as improving growth prospects drove demand for the currency and from a relative underweight to the Yen, Pound and Euro given the decline in these currencies amid weaker growth expectations and low interest rates. Meanwhile, the Fund remained overweight the U.S., which weighed on returns as the U.S. lagged other markets where yields have fallen significantly. The emphasis on financials and allocation to non-agency residential MBS added on the margin as both sectors outpaced the Index, however, the defensive duration position weighed on returns as U.S. Treasury rates fell.

The TCW High Yield Bond Fund gained nearly 5.3% over the year, though a relative overweight to metals and mining credits resulted in a drag as slowing global growth weighed on demand for commodity-based credits and falling oil prices weighed on the energy sector. Nevertheless, the risk-adjusted return profile for the Fund remains very appealing and the Fund should be well-poised to capitalize as the credit cycle continues to mature and volatility picks up. Overall, the Fund continues to exhibit favorable default and loss-given-default measures, which is anticipated to benefit the Fund as the market becomes more discriminating in the quarters ahead.

The TCW Short Term Bond Fund outpaced the Citigroup 1-Year Treasury Index over the past year. Outperformance was attributable to the broad sector exposure in the Fund and underweight to lagging U.S. Treasury issues. Corporates bested duration-matched Treasuries by 200 bps during the period, rewarding the Fund’s relative overweight to the sector, with further contributions coming from the modest allocation to municipal bonds. Commercial MBS holdings also added to returns as the sector remained well bid, while non-agency residential MBS (not held in the Index) holdings contributed on the margin, particularly issues backed by subprime and option ARM collateral as solid demand and continued improvements in the underlying collateral helped prices to push higher.

The TCW Total Return Bond Fund outpaced the Barclays Aggregate Bond Index over the past year, despite a drag from the defensive

duration position as U.S. Treasury rates fell and the lack of exposure to the corporate sector which outpaced the Index during the period. Outperformance was driven by the Fund’s allocation to non-agency residential MBS (not held in the Index), particularly issues backed by subprime and option ARM collateral as solid demand and continued improvements in the underlying collateral helped prices to push higher. Commercial MBS and ABS also contributed as both sectors remained well bid, particularly non-traditional ABS such as student loan ABS which can provide higher quality collateral and robust structures while still offering a reasonable yield premium over Treasuries or comparable corporates.

A Disciplined Value Philosophy

As we get set to see a winding down of the longstanding quantitative easing program of the Federal Reserve and, again, expect challenges as our government leaders grapple with midterm elections in Washington and the ongoing budget and the debt ceiling debates, it is as important as ever to maintain our long-term perspective and value-oriented discipline to carry through to our investment management. Key to this is diversification and risk control, with an awareness to opportunities that generate returns and protect those gains as they are earned.

We know that you have many choices when it comes to the management of your financial assets. On behalf of everyone at TCW, I would like to thank you for making the TCW Funds part of your long-term investment plan. We truly value our relationship with you. If you have any questions or require further information, I invite you to visit our website at www.tcw.com, or call our shareholder services department at 800-386-3829.

I wish you all the best in the coming new year and I look forward to further correspondence with you through our semi-annual report in 2015.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

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David S. DeVito

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

 

 

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TCW Core Fixed Income Bond Fund

 

    Average Annualized Total Return Through October 31, 2014  
    1 Year     3 Year     5 Year     10 Year  

I Class

    4.14     3.69     5.45     5.90

N Class

    3.68     3.33     5.09     5.57

Barclays Aggregate Bond Index

    4.14     2.73     4.22     4.64

 

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TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

 

    Average Annualized Total Return Through October 31, 2014  
    1 Year     3 Year     Since Inception  

I Class (Inception: April 1, 2011)

    (3.90 )%      (4.21 )%      (6.86 )% 

N Class (Inception: April 1, 2011)

    (3.92 )%      (4.22 )%      (6.86 )% 

Dow Jones UBS Commodity Total Return Index

    (5.94 )%      (7.61 )%      (9.63 )% 

 

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TCW Global Bond Fund

 

     Average Annualized Total Return Through October 31, 2014  
     1 Year     Since Inception  

I Class (Inception: December 1, 2011)

     0.21     4.10

N Class (Inception: December 1, 2011)

     0.21     4.10

Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index

     0.22     1.35
    

 

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TCW High Yield Bond Fund

 

    Average Annualized Total Return Through October 31, 2014  
    1 Year     3 Year     5 Year     10 Year  

I Class

    5.25     7.86     8.25     6.29

N Class

    5.24     7.78     8.10     6.05

Citigroup High Yield Cash Pay Capped Index

    5.36     8.86     9.95     7.64

 

LOGO

 

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Note: The total returns do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

 

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TCW Short Term Bond Fund

 

    Average Annualized Total Return Through October 31, 2014  
    1 Year     3 Year     5 Year     10 Year  

I Class

    0.65     1.35     2.77     2.38

Citigroup 1-Year Treasury Index

    0.31     0.30     0.44     1.99

 

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TCW Total Return Bond Fund

 

    Average Annualized Total Return Through October 31, 2014  
    1 Year     3 Year     5 Year     10 Year  

I Class

    4.49     6.62     6.70     7.01

N Class

    4.24     6.34     6.41     6.71

Barclays Aggregate Bond Index

    4.14     2.73     4.22     4.64

 

LOGO

 

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Schedule of Investments

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Corporate Bonds (18.7% of Net Assets)

  
    

Airlines (0.6%)

  
$ 60,520        

Continental Airlines, Inc. Pass-Through Certificates, (00-2-A1),
7.707%, due 10/02/22 (EETC)

   $ 67,933   
  800,689        

Continental Airlines, Inc. Pass-Through Certificates, (09-2-A1),
7.25%, due 05/10/21 (EETC)

     927,298   
  1,029,977        

Continental Airlines, Inc. Pass-Through Certificates, (09-2-A1),
9%, due 01/08/18 (EETC)

     1,136,837   
  857,164        

Continental Airlines, Inc. Pass-Through Certificates, (99-1-A),
6.545%, due 08/02/20 (EETC)

     948,773   
  516,474        

Northwest Airlines LLC Pass-Through Certificates, (01-1-A1),
7.041%, due 10/01/23 (EETC)

     604,274   
  580,533        

US Airways Group, Inc. Pass-Through Certificates, (10-1A),
6.25%, due 10/22/24 (EETC)

     656,003   
  2,280,501        

US Airways Group, Inc. Pass-Through Certificates, (12-1A),
5.9%, due 04/01/26 (EETC)

     2,558,437   
  955,909        

US Airways Group, Inc. Pass-Through Certificates, (12-2-A),
4.625%, due 12/03/26 (EETC)

     1,003,107   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Airlines

     7,902,662   
       

 

 

 
    

Banks (5.7%)

  
  2,306,000        

Abbey National Treasury Services PLC (United Kingdom), (144A),
3.875%, due 11/10/14
(1)

     2,307,141   
  1,500,000        

Bank of America Corp., 1.105%, due 04/01/19 (2)

     1,511,758   
  1,100,000        

Bank of America Corp., 5.65%, due 05/01/18

     1,228,052   
  2,550,000        

Bank of America N.A., 0.514%, due 06/15/16 (2)

     2,537,977   
  1,000,000        

Bank of America N.A., 0.534%, due 06/15/17 (2)

     993,204   
  1,250,000        

Bank of America N.A., 5.3%, due 03/15/17

     1,356,160   
  2,300,000        

Bank of America N.A., 6.1%, due 06/15/17

     2,550,586   
  2,500,000        

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The), 1.7%, due 11/24/14

     2,501,808   
  250,000        

Barclays Bank PLC (United Kingdom), 5%, due 09/22/16

     268,200   
  1,000,000        

Chase Capital VI, 0.864%, due 08/01/28 (2)

     867,500   
  1,930,000        

Citigroup, Inc., 1.194%, due 07/25/16 (2)

     1,947,714   
  1,062,000        

Citigroup, Inc., 4.7%, due 05/29/15

     1,087,019   
  4,717,000        

Citigroup, Inc., 5.3%, due 01/07/16

     4,963,867   
  1,110,000        

Citigroup, Inc., 5.375%, due 08/09/20

     1,262,085   
  425,000        

Citigroup, Inc., 6%, due 08/15/17

     474,508   
  275,000        

Citigroup, Inc., 6.125%, due 05/15/18

     312,610   
  725,000        

Citigroup, Inc., 8.5%, due 05/22/19

     910,559   
  3,500,000        

Commonwealth Bank of Australia/New York, 1.95%, due 03/16/15

     3,520,909   
  1,495,000        

Discover Bank/Greenwood DE, 7%, due 04/15/20

     1,775,097   
  475,000        

First Chicago NBD Institutional Capital I, 0.79%, due 02/01/27 (2)

     418,000   
  1,500,000        

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 1.835%, due 11/29/23 (2)

     1,550,910   
  1,000,000        

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 5.25%, due 07/27/21

     1,118,964   
  2,000,000        

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 5.95%, due 01/18/18

     2,240,952   
  50,000        

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 6%, due 06/15/20

     57,593   

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Banks (Continued)

  
$ 1,550,000        

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 6.15%, due 04/01/18

   $ 1,752,317   
  4,000,000        

HBOS PLC (United Kingdom), (144A), 6.75%, due 05/21/18 (1)

     4,497,955   
  1,500,000        

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 3.15%, due 07/05/16

     1,552,730   
  475,000        

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 7.25%, due 02/01/18

     552,591   
  500,000        

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., 5.875%, due 06/13/16

     538,802   
  3,875,000        

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., 6%, due 10/01/17

     4,342,604   
  730,000        

JPMorgan Chase Capital XIII, 1.183%, due 09/30/34 (2)

     633,275   
  5,750,000        

JPMorgan Chase Capital XXI, 1.189%, due 01/15/87 (2)

     4,980,937   
  2,000,000        

JPMorgan Chase Capital XXIII, 1.234%, due 05/15/77 (2)

     1,630,000   
  850,000        

Lloyds TSB Bank PLC (United Kingdom), (144A), 5.8%, due 01/13/20 (1)

     987,310   
  2,750,000        

Macquarie Bank, Ltd. (Australia), (144A), 6.625%, due 04/07/21 (1)

     3,161,070   
  1,290,000        

Morgan Stanley, 0.681%, due 10/18/16 (2)

     1,292,703   
  400,000        

Morgan Stanley, 0.711%, due 10/15/15 (2)

     401,338   
  575,000        

Morgan Stanley, 5.45%, due 01/09/17

     624,009   
  600,000        

Morgan Stanley, 5.5%, due 07/24/20

     678,652   
  750,000        

Morgan Stanley, 5.625%, due 09/23/19

     848,638   
  975,000        

Morgan Stanley, 6.625%, due 04/01/18

     1,117,392   
  375,000        

Morgan Stanley, 7.3%, due 05/13/19

     448,081   
  3,000,000        

Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (The) (United Kingdom), 2.55%, due 09/18/15

     3,043,587   
  875,000        

Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (The) (United Kingdom), 6.1%, due 06/10/23

     949,486   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Banks

     71,796,650   
       

 

 

 
    

Chemicals (0.0%)

  
  101,000        

Rohm and Haas Co., 6%, due 09/15/17

     113,201   
       

 

 

 
    

Commercial Services (0.5%)

  
  1,250,000        

Autopistas Metropolitanas de Puerto Rico LLC, (144A), 6.75%, due 06/30/35 (1)

     1,135,221   
  4,185,000        

Catholic Health Initiatives, 4.2%, due 08/01/23

     4,393,994   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Commercial Services

     5,529,215   
       

 

 

 
    

Diversified Financial Services (1.1%)

  
  3,000,000        

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 1.7%, due 05/09/16

     3,023,204   
  565,000        

General Electric Capital Corp., 0.618%, due 05/05/26 (2)

     536,324   
  3,315,000        

General Electric Capital Corp., 0.714%, due 08/15/36 (2)

     2,898,959   
  2,000,000        

General Electric Capital Corp., 3.1%, due 01/09/23

     2,005,706   
  1,000,000        

General Electric Capital Corp., 3.15%, due 09/07/22

     1,010,659   
  1,250,000        

General Electric Capital Corp., 4.375%, due 09/16/20

     1,370,971   
  1,000,000        

General Electric Capital Corp., 4.65%, due 10/17/21

     1,116,071   
  250,000        

General Electric Capital Corp., 5.5%, due 01/08/20

     288,875   
  1,000,000        

International Lease Finance Corp., (144A), 6.75%, due 09/01/16 (1)

     1,073,750   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Diversified Financial Services

     13,324,519   
       

 

 

 
    

Electric (1.3%)

  
  2,250,000        

El Paso Electric Co., 3.3%, due 12/15/22

     2,211,419   
  3,000,000        

Entergy Mississippi, Inc., 3.1%, due 07/01/23

     2,990,828   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Electric (Continued)

  
$ 900,000        

FirstEnergy Corp., 7.375%, due 11/15/31

   $ 1,072,155   
  3,300,000        

Metropolitan Edison Co., (144A), 3.5%, due 03/15/23 (1)

     3,285,855   
  1,000,000        

Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., (144A), 2.721%, due 11/28/22 (1)

     978,711   
  400,000        

NiSource Finance Corp., 6.8%, due 01/15/19

     473,224   
  150,000        

Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC, 5.25%, due 09/30/40

     175,058   
  2,545,000        

Public Service Co. of New Mexico, 7.949%, due 05/15/18

     3,038,025   
  250,000        

Southern Power Co., 4.875%, due 07/15/15

     257,641   
  1,000,000        

Tucson Electric Power Co., 5.15%, due 11/15/21

     1,117,517   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Electric

     15,600,433   
       

 

 

 
    

Energy-Alternate Sources (0.1%)

  
  1,307,410        

Alta Wind Holdings LLC, (144A), 7%, due 06/30/35 (1)

     1,509,112   
       

 

 

 
    

Engineering & Construction (0.3%)

  
  2,000,000        

Sydney Airport Finance Co. Pty, Ltd. (Australia), (144A), 3.9%, due 03/22/23 (1)

     2,058,356   
  1,000,000        

Sydney Airport Finance Co. Pty, Ltd. (Australia), (144A), 5.125%, due 02/22/21 (1)

     1,116,208   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Engineering & Construction

     3,174,564   
       

 

 

 
    

Environmental Control (0.0%)

  
  50,000        

Waste Management, Inc., 7%, due 07/15/28

     66,700   
       

 

 

 
    

Food (0.0%)

  
  143,000        

Kraft Foods Group, Inc., 5.375%, due 02/10/20

     162,585   
       

 

 

 
    

Gas (0.2%)

  
  460,000        

CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., 6.15%, due 05/01/16

     495,051   
  1,750,000        

CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., 6.25%, due 02/01/37

     2,175,375   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Gas

     2,670,426   
       

 

 

 
    

Healthcare-Products (0.0%)

  
  250,000        

Covidien International Finance S.A. (Ireland), 6%, due 10/15/17

     282,759   
       

 

 

 
    

Healthcare-Services (1.6%)

  
  2,545,000        

Hartford HealthCare Corp., 5.746%, due 04/01/44

     2,948,226   
  3,000,000        

North Shore Long Island Jewish Health Care, Inc., 4.8%, due 11/01/42

     3,010,491   
  1,305,000        

North Shore Long Island Jewish Health Care, Inc., 6.15%, due 11/01/43

     1,680,888   
  3,000,000        

NYU Hospitals Center, 4.428%, due 07/01/42

     2,943,831   
  60,000        

NYU Hospitals Center, 5.75%, due 07/01/43

     71,116   
  3,860,000        

Providence Health & Services Obligated Group, 1.185%, due 10/01/17 (2)

     3,882,436   
  3,290,000        

Saint Barnabas Health Care System, 4%, due 07/01/28

     3,218,565   
  2,270,000        

Sutter Health, 2.286%, due 08/15/53

     2,231,768   
  175,000        

WellPoint, Inc., 5.875%, due 06/15/17

     194,752   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Healthcare-Services

     20,182,073   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Insurance (1.8%)

  
$ 425,000        

Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp., 4.85%, due 01/15/15

   $ 428,769   
  1,625,000        

Farmers Exchange Capital, (144A), 7.2%, due 07/15/48 (1)

     2,140,791   
  2,250,000        

Farmers Exchange Capital II, (144A), 6.151%, due 11/01/53 (1)(2)

     2,474,478   
  800,000        

MetLife, Inc., 4.368%, due 09/15/23

     863,467   
  300,000        

MetLife, Inc., 5.7%, due 06/15/35

     365,874   
  2,300,000        

Metropolitan Life Global Funding I, (144A), 0.761%, due 07/15/16 (1)(2)

     2,318,632   
  3,460,000        

Metropolitan Life Global Funding I, (144A), 3.875%, due 04/11/22 (1)

     3,673,378   
  4,000,000        

Pricoa Global Funding I, (144A), 1.6%, due 05/29/18 (1)

     3,964,227   
  1,000,000        

Prudential Financial, Inc., 4.5%, due 11/15/20

     1,088,748   
  717,857        

Prudential Holdings LLC, (144A), 8.695%, due 12/18/23 (1)

     932,610   
  3,700,000        

ZFS Finance USA Trust II, (144A), 6.45%, due 12/15/65 (1)(2)

     3,949,750   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Insurance

     22,200,724   
       

 

 

 
    

Iron & Steel (0.0%)

  
  380,000        

ArcelorMittal (Luxembourg), 5%, due 02/25/17

     402,800   
       

 

 

 
    

Media (0.0%)

  
  200,000        

NBCUniversal Media LLC, 5.15%, due 04/30/20

     227,725   
       

 

 

 
    

Mining (0.2%)

  
  2,400,000        

Barrick Gold Corp. (Canada), 4.1%, due 05/01/23

     2,311,491   
  300,000        

Southern Copper Corp. (Peru), 7.5%, due 07/27/35

     358,044   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Mining

     2,669,535   
       

 

 

 
    

Oil & Gas (0.0%)

  
  250,000        

Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 5.95%, due 09/15/16

     271,825   
       

 

 

 
    

Pharmaceuticals (0.0%)

  
  250,000        

Eli Lilly & Co., 5.2%, due 03/15/17

     274,108   
       

 

 

 
    

Pipelines (1.6%)

  
  1,000,000        

El Paso Pipeline Partners Operating Co. LLC, 5%, due 10/01/21

     1,072,435   
  1,050,000        

Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 3.35%, due 03/15/23

     1,042,379   
  2,000,000        

Florida Gas Transmission Co. LLC, (144A), 3.875%, due 07/15/22 (1)

     2,103,310   
  500,000        

Florida Gas Transmission Co. LLC, (144A), 4%, due 07/15/15 (1)

     511,059   
  250,000        

Florida Gas Transmission Co. LLC, (144A), 7.9%, due 05/15/19 (1)

     304,276   
  675,000        

Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co. LP, 7%, due 06/15/18

     780,498   
  825,000        

Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co. LP, 8.125%, due 06/01/19

     1,010,356   
  2,500,000        

Plains All American Pipeline LP/PAA Finance Corp., 2.85%, due 01/31/23

     2,401,599   
  3,350,000        

Ruby Pipeline LLC, (144A), 6%, due 04/01/22 (1)

     3,764,006   
  2,590,000        

Southern Natural Gas Co. LLC, 7.35%, due 02/15/31

     3,171,013   
  1,005,000        

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co., 8%, due 02/01/16

     1,090,943   
  2,090,000        

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co., 8.375%, due 06/15/32

     2,793,642   
  375,000        

TransCanada PipeLines, Ltd. (Canada), 6.1%, due 06/01/40

     456,146   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Pipelines

     20,501,662   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Real Estate (0.1%)

  
$ 850,000        

Post Apartment Homes, LP, 4.75%, due 10/15/17

   $ 924,746   
       

 

 

 
    

REIT (3.1%)

  
  2,250,000        

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 4.6%, due 04/01/22

     2,384,028   
  3,000,000        

ARC Properties Operating Partnership LP/Clark Acquisition LLC, 2%, due 02/06/17

     2,927,245   
  1,000,000        

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., 3.95%, due 01/15/21

     1,059,094   
  2,200,000        

Boston Properties LP, 5.875%, due 10/15/19

     2,540,677   
  960,000        

ERP Operating LP, 6.584%, due 04/13/15

     984,285   
  3,000,000        

Essex Portfolio LP, 3.625%, due 08/15/22

     3,057,973   
  2,295,000        

HCP, Inc., 3.875%, due 08/15/24

     2,299,482   
  3,000,000        

HCP, Inc., 6%, due 01/30/17

     3,311,202   
  715,000        

HCP, Inc., 6.3%, due 09/15/16

     783,152   
  605,000        

Health Care REIT, Inc., 3.75%, due 03/15/23

     603,047   
  545,000        

Health Care REIT, Inc., 4.95%, due 01/15/21

     596,891   
  3,400,000        

Health Care REIT, Inc., 6.125%, due 04/15/20

     3,942,269   
  710,000        

Health Care REIT, Inc., 6.5%, due 03/15/41

     901,322   
  2,900,000        

Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc., 5.75%, due 01/15/21

     3,241,508   
  350,000        

Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc., 6.5%, due 01/17/17

     387,272   
  1,459,000        

Highwoods Realty LP, 7.5%, due 04/15/18

     1,718,228   
  300,000        

Liberty Property LP, 5.125%, due 03/02/15

     304,343   
  1,925,000        

Nationwide Health Properties, Inc., 6%, due 05/20/15

     1,980,159   
  2,440,000        

SL Green Realty Corp., 5%, due 08/15/18

     2,634,226   
  1,000,000        

SL Green Realty Corp., 7.75%, due 03/15/20

     1,197,116   
  150,000        

UDR, Inc., 5.25%, due 01/15/15

     151,346   
  1,500,000        

Ventas Realty LP/Ventas Capital Corp., 2.7%, due 04/01/20

     1,489,999   
       

 

 

 
    

Total REIT

     38,494,864   
       

 

 

 
    

Telecommunications (0.5%)

  
  1,625,000        

AT&T, Inc., 2.625%, due 12/01/22

     1,549,999   
  739,000        

AT&T, Inc., 6.5%, due 09/01/37

     914,913   
  1,500,000        

Qwest Corp., 7.25%, due 09/15/25

     1,759,535   
  2,000,000        

Verizon Communications, Inc., 1.984%, due 09/14/18 (2)

     2,101,493   
  125,000        

Verizon Communications, Inc., 6.25%, due 04/01/37

     152,350   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Telecommunications

     6,478,290   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Corporate Bonds (Cost: $221,746,212) (18.7%)

     234,761,178   
       

 

 

 
    

Municipal Bonds (1.3%)

  

  1,465,000        

City of Chicago, Illinois, General Obligation Unlimited, 6.05%, due 01/01/29

     1,521,769   
  2,640,000        

City of Houston, Texas, General Obligation, 6.29%, due 03/01/32

     3,302,270   
  1,500,000        

City of New York, General Obligation Unlimited, 5.047%, due 10/01/24

     1,709,310   
  1,250,000        

City of New York, General Obligation Unlimited, 5.517%, due 10/01/37

     1,510,100   
  875,000        

Fiscal Year 2005 Securitization Corp., Special Obligation Bond for the City of New York, 4.93%, due 04/01/20

     959,858   
  250,000        

Illinois State, Build America Bonds, 4.421%, due 01/01/15

     251,575   
  1,500,000        

Illinois State, General Obligation Bond, 4.35%, due 06/01/18

     1,574,445   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Municipal Bonds (Continued)

  

$ 1,505,000        

Illinois State, General Obligation Unlimited, 4.95%, due 06/01/23

   $ 1,573,342   
  3,000,000        

Illinois State, General Obligation Unlimited, 6.2%, due 07/01/21

     3,339,570   
  730,000        

New York State, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited,
5.817%, due 10/01/31

     825,075   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Municipal Bonds (Cost: $15,787,821)

     16,567,314   
       

 

 

 
    

Foreign Government Bonds (0.5%)

  
  6,030,000        

Kommunalbanken A.S. (Norway), (144A), 1.125%, due 05/23/18 (1)

     5,976,491   
  200,000        

Province of Manitoba (Canada), 4.9%, due 12/06/16

     217,509   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Foreign Government Bonds (Cost: $6,213,956)

     6,194,000   
       

 

 

 
    

Asset-Backed Securities (9.7%)

  
  2,080,513        

321 Henderson Receivables I LLC (13-3A-A), (144A), 4.08%, due 01/17/73 (1)

     2,193,364   
  2,361,932        

321 Henderson Receivables I LLC (14-2A-A), (144A), 3.61%, due 01/17/73 (1)

     2,363,589   
  2,800,000        

Academic Loan Funding Trust (12-1A-A2), (144A), 1.252%, due 12/27/44 (1)(2)

     2,810,763   
  2,500,000        

ALM Loan Funding (12-7A-A1), (144A), 1.651%, due 10/19/24 (1)(2)

     2,490,373   
  2,350,000        

AMMC CDO (14-14A-A1L), (144A), 1.798%, due 07/27/26 (1)(2)

     2,336,424   
  1,000,000        

Babson CLO, Ltd. (14-IIA-A), (144A), 1.656%, due 10/17/26 (1)(2)

     992,857   
  1,600,000        

Ballyrock CLO, Ltd. (14-1A-A1), (144A), 1.711%, due 10/20/26 (1)(2)(3)

     1,599,985   
  2,320,733        

Bayview Commercial Asset Trust (06-4A-A1), (144A), 0.382%, due 12/25/36 (1)(2)

     2,097,846   
  1,585,901        

Beacon Container Finance LLC (12-1A-A), (144A), 3.72%, due 09/20/27 (1)

     1,615,812   
  1,880,791        

Brazos Education Loan Authority, Inc. (12-1-A1), 0.852%, due 12/26/35 (2)

     1,868,546   
  661,675        

Brazos Higher Education Authority, Inc. (06-2-A9), 0.244%, due 12/26/24 (2)

     651,077   
  675,000        

Brazos Higher Education Authority, Inc. (10-1-A2), 1.438%, due 02/25/35 (2)

     693,000   
  1,695,000        

Brazos Higher Education Authority, Inc. (11-1-A3), 1.288%, due 11/25/33 (2)

     1,723,076   
  1,972,000        

CAL Funding II, Ltd. (12-1A-A), (144A), 3.47%, due 10/25/27 (1)

     1,975,376   
  4,082,591        

Cent CLO 19 LP (13-19A-A1A), (144A), 1.563%, due 10/29/25 (1)(2)

     4,048,652   
  1,247,118        

College Loan Corp. Trust (05-2-A3), 0.361%, due 04/15/25 (2)

     1,243,240   
  1,187,500        

Cronos Containers Program, Ltd. (12-2A-A), (144A), 3.81%, due 09/18/27 (1)

     1,188,952   
  3,462,949        

Educational Funding of the South, Inc. (11-1-A2), 0.884%, due 04/25/35 (2)

     3,474,600   
  1,712,732        

Educational Services of America, Inc. (12-2-A), (144A), 0.882%, due 04/25/39 (1)(2)

     1,714,399   
  2,500,000        

Flatiron CLO, Ltd. (14-1A-A1), (144A), 1.616%, due 07/17/26 (1)(2)

     2,480,838   
  3,341,704        

GCO Education Loan Funding Trust (06-2AR-A1RN), (144A),
0.805%, due 08/27/46
(1)(2)

     3,259,273   
  280,188        

GE Business Loan Trust (03-1-A), (144A), 0.583%, due 04/15/31 (1)(2)

     271,228   
  232,641        

GE Business Loan Trust (04-1-A), (144A), 0.443%, due 05/15/32 (1)(2)

     225,601   
  1,028,094        

GE Business Loan Trust (04-2A-A), (144A), 0.373%, due 12/15/32 (1)(2)

     1,002,298   
  3,358,875        

Global SC Finance SRL (14-1A-A2), (144A), 3.09%, due 07/17/29 (1)

     3,317,285   
  2,907,415        

Higher Education Funding I (14-1-A), (144A), 1.288%, due 05/25/34 (1)(2)

     2,923,159   
  1,978,065        

Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp. (11-1-A), 1.484%, due 06/25/42 (2)

     2,034,143   
  2,400,000        

Montana Higher Education Student Assistance Corp. (12-1-A3),
1.207%, due 07/20/43
(2)

     2,386,937   
  5,875,680        

Navient Student Loan Trust (14-2-A), 0.852%, due 03/25/43 (2)

     5,900,739   
  5,877,419        

Navient Student Loan Trust (14-3-A), 0.832%, due 03/25/43 (2)

     5,901,907   
  2,935,731        

Navient Student Loan Trust (14-4-A), 0.832%, due 03/25/43 (2)

     2,948,173   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Asset-Backed Securities (Continued)

  
$ 5,329,433        

Nelnet Student Loan Trust (11-1A-A), (144A), 1.002%, due 02/25/43 (1)(2)

   $ 5,412,780   
  2,965,000        

Nelnet Student Loan Trust (14-4A-A2), (144A), 1.102%, due 11/25/43 (1)(2)

     2,977,199   
  3,000,000        

Nomad CLO, Ltd. (13-1A-A1), (144A), 1.431%, due 01/15/25 (1)(2)

     2,958,030   
  2,600,000        

Oak Hill Credit Partners (12-7A-A), (144A), 1.652%, due 11/20/23 (1)(2)

     2,588,227   
  3,839,035        

Oak Hill Credit Partners (13-9A-A1), (144A), 1.631%, due 10/20/25 (1)(2)

     3,809,597   
  2,450,000        

Octagon Investment Partners XI, Ltd. (07-1A-A1B), (144A),
0.495%, due 08/25/21
(1)(2)

     2,415,728   
  2,508,081        

SLC Student Loan Trust (05-3-B), 0.484%, due 06/15/40 (2)

     2,287,485   
  3,400,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (06-2-A6), 0.404%, due 01/25/41 (2)

     3,192,172   
  3,400,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (06-8-A6), 0.394%, due 01/25/41 (2)

     3,104,766   
  662,291        

SLM Student Loan Trust (07-6-B), 1.084%, due 04/27/43 (2)

     613,332   
  710,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (08-2-B), 1.434%, due 01/25/29 (2)

     652,544   
  710,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (08-3-B), 1.434%, due 04/25/29 (2)

     655,975   
  8,380,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (08-4-A4), 1.884%, due 07/25/22 (2)

     8,825,870   
  710,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (08-4-B), 2.084%, due 04/25/29 (2)

     716,283   
  710,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (08-5-B), 2.084%, due 07/25/29 (2)

     731,295   
  710,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (08-6-B), 2.084%, due 07/25/29 (2)

     716,425   
  710,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (08-7-B), 2.084%, due 07/25/29 (2)

     715,372   
  710,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (08-8-B), 2.484%, due 10/25/29 (2)

     747,672   
  710,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (08-9-B), 2.484%, due 10/25/29 (2)

     751,162   
  2,000,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (11-2-A2), 1.352%, due 10/25/34 (2)

     2,047,097   
  2,600,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (12-7-A3), 0.802%, due 05/26/26 (2)(4)

     2,590,243   
  2,624,177        

SLM Student Loan Trust (13-4-A), 0.702%, due 06/25/27 (2)

     2,620,359   
  705,000        

TAL Advantage I LLC (06-1A-NOTE), (144A), 0.347%, due 04/20/21 (1)(2)

     699,241   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Asset-Backed Securities (Cost: $119,229,306)

     121,562,366   
       

 

 

 
    

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (5.3%)

  
  3,425,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates (K004-A2), 4.186%, due 08/25/19

     3,753,057   
  2,915,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates (K009-A2), 3.808%, due 08/25/20

     3,155,142   
  2,755,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates (K013-A2), 3.974%, due 01/25/21 (2)

     3,010,971   
  6,207,568        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates (KF02-A3), 0.782%, due 07/25/20 (2)

     6,228,564   
  5,659,161        

Federal National Mortgage Association, (12-M12-1A),
2.84%, due 08/25/22 (ACES)
(2)

     5,795,269   
  5,102,231        

Federal National Mortgage Association, (12-M15-A),
2.656%, due 10/25/22 (ACES)
(2)

     5,182,016   
  6,400,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association, (14-M12-FA),
0.453%, due 10/25/21 (ACES)
(2)

     6,439,734   
  5,710,885        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #462237, 5.525%, due 07/01/16

     6,097,522   
  1,833,518        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #468048, 4.41%, due 05/01/21

     2,057,454   
  4,314,423        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #745935, 5.683%, due 08/01/16 (4)

     4,545,238   
  2,305,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AE0134, 4.4%, due 02/01/20 (4)

     2,551,421   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (Continued)

  
$ 3,958,213        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AE0918, 3.665%, due 10/01/20 (4)

   $ 4,269,721   
  2,156,001        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #Al0151, 4.378%, due 04/01/21

     2,395,331   
  2,484,652        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #FN0000, 3.584%, due 09/01/20

     2,664,462   
  3,388,320        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #FN0001, 3.763%, due 12/01/20

     3,660,809   
  2,698,116        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #FN0003, 4.297%, due 01/01/21 (4)

     2,991,872   
  1,970,616        

NCUA Guaranteed Notes (11-C1-2A), 0.683%, due 03/09/21 (2)

     1,977,082   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency
(Cost: $66,962,199) (5.3%)

     66,775,665   
       

 

 

 
    

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (3.5%)

  
  3,450,000        

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust (05-T20-A4A),
5.136%, due 10/12/42
(2)

     3,541,649   
  1,224,290        

DBRR Trust (13-EZ2-A), (144A), 0.853%, due 02/25/45 (1)(2)

     1,223,098   
  3,400,000        

GE Capital Commercial Mortgage Corp. (05-C4-A4), 5.312%, due 11/10/45 (2)

     3,477,408   
  3,028,084        

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust (05-LDP5-A3),
5.265%, due 12/15/44
(2)

     3,033,124   
  4,570,000        

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust (11-C3-A3), (144A), 4.388%, due 02/15/46 (1)

     4,948,716   
  5,904,866        

Merrill Lynch/Countrywide Commercial Mortgage Trust (06-4-A1A),
5.166%, due 12/12/49

     6,308,930   
  2,234,351        

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust (07-HQ12-A2FX), 5.592%, due 04/12/49 (2)

     2,260,629   
  1,122,004        

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust (11-C3-A2), 3.224%, due 07/15/49

     1,163,613   
  4,564,769        

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust (05-C20-A7), 5.118%, due 07/15/42 (2)

     4,642,144   
  3,600,000        

WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust (11-C5-A4), 3.667%, due 11/15/44

     3,804,402   
  2,800,000        

WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust (12-C7-A2), 3.431%, due 06/15/45

     2,900,001   
  2,275,000        

WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust (12-C8-A3), 3.001%, due 08/15/45

     2,291,524   
  4,300,000        

WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust (11-C4-A3), (144A), 4.394%, due 06/15/44 (1)

     4,687,446   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency
(Cost: $45,100,790) (3.5%)

     44,282,684   
       

 

 

 
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (24.2%)

  
  363,706        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (2439-KZ), 6.5%, due 04/15/32

     411,162   
  881,639        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (2575-FD), 0.603%, due 02/15/33 (PAC)(2)

     890,280   
  558,667        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (2662-MT), 4.5%, due 08/15/33 (TAC)

     599,481   
  8,296,002        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (277-30), 3%, due 09/15/42 (4)

     8,262,097   
  96,928        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (2875-GM), 5%, due 01/15/33 (PAC)

     97,050   
  253,870        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3315-S), 6.257%, due 05/15/37 (I/O) (I/F) (2)

     27,226   
  1,191,404        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3339-JS), 41.842%, due 07/15/37 (I/F) (2)

     2,390,521   
  1,134,470        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3351-ZC), 5.5%, due 07/15/37

     1,264,885   
  1,608,698        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3380-SM), 6.257%, due 10/15/37 (I/O) (I/F) (2)

     262,381   
  1,320,170        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3382-FL), 0.853%, due 11/15/37 (2)

     1,332,316   
  5,474,131        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3439-SC), 5.747%, due 04/15/38 (I/O)(I/F) (2)

     738,665   
  2,214,127        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3578-DI), 6.497%, due 04/15/36 (I/O) (I/F) (2)

     379,051   
  5,653,305        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (4139-PA), 2.5%, due 11/15/41 (PAC) (4)

     5,698,700   
  57,707        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #1A1127, 2.515%, due 01/01/37 (2)

     58,236   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (Continued)

  
$ 4,111,204        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #A97179, 4.5%, due 03/01/41

   $ 4,540,015   
  39,413        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #B15026, 5%, due 06/01/19

     41,757   
  16,987        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #B15591, 5%, due 07/01/19

     18,089   
  32,649        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #C90526, 5.5%, due 02/01/22

     36,360   
  4,566,790        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G06360, 4%, due 03/01/41 (4)

     4,901,858   
  3,668,162        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G06498, 4%, due 04/01/41

     3,924,360   
  2,559,485        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G06499, 4%, due 03/01/41 (4)

     2,735,050   
  1,407,045        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G06620, 4.5%, due 07/01/41 (4)

     1,543,078   
  3,841,727        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #Q05261, 3.5%, due 12/01/41

     3,997,947   
  5,950,244        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #Q20178, 3.5%, due 07/01/43 (4)

     6,184,553   
  366,589        

Federal National Mortgage Association (01-14-SH), 10.797%, due 03/25/30 (I/F) (2)

     591,777   
  477,837        

Federal National Mortgage Association (01-34-FV), 0.652%, due 08/25/31 (2)

     483,992   
  3,816        

Federal National Mortgage Association (03-62-MA), 3.5%, due 07/25/33

     3,884   
  2,000,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association (04-W10-A6), 5.75%, due 08/25/34 (PAC)

     2,319,989   
  109,907        

Federal National Mortgage Association (05-54-VM), 4.5%, due 11/25/25

     110,232   
  1,963,163        

Federal National Mortgage Association (07-89-GF), 0.672%, due 09/25/37 (2)

     1,985,396   
  406,235        

Federal National Mortgage Association (08-30-SA),
6.698%, due 04/25/38 (I/O) (I/F)
(2)

     49,523   
  557,379        

Federal National Mortgage Association (08-62-SN),
6.048%, due 07/25/38 (I/O) (I/F)
(2)

     71,411   
  4,000,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association (09-64-TB), 4%, due 08/25/29

     4,257,924   
  255,365        

Federal National Mortgage Association (09-68-SA),
6.598%, due 09/25/39 (I/O) (I/F)
(2)

     38,302   
  4,158,878        

Federal National Mortgage Association (10-26-AS),
6.178%, due 03/25/40 (I/O)(I/F)
(2)

     546,094   
  4,000,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association (11-111-DB), 4%, due 11/25/41

     4,315,949   
  38,682        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #254634, 5.5%, due 02/01/23

     43,377   
  27,537        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #596686, 6.5%, due 11/01/31

     31,757   
  130,858        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #725275, 4%, due 03/01/19

     138,975   
  107,543        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #727575, 5%, due 06/01/33

     116,864   
  133,691        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #748751, 5.5%, due 10/01/33

     140,993   
  2,340,960        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AB2127, 3.5%, due 01/01/26 (4)

     2,486,394   
  2,222,931        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AB3679, 3.5%, due 10/01/41 (4)

     2,310,891   
  3,954,435        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AB3685, 4%, due 10/01/41 (4)

     4,228,464   
  2,923,831        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AB3864, 3.5%, due 11/01/41 (4)

     3,043,939   
  5,973,035        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AB4045, 3.5%, due 12/01/41 (4)

     6,226,889   
  4,351,392        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AC1604, 4%, due 08/01/39

     4,663,638   
  1,304,464        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AL0209, 4.5%, due 05/01/41

     1,441,323   
  2,237,747        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AL0851, 6%, due 10/01/40

     2,536,355   
  11,253,502        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AT5914, 3.5%, due 06/01/43

     11,642,099   
  5,574,812        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA1561, 3%, due 09/01/33 (4)

     5,709,894   
  10,414,735        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA1584, 3.5%, due 09/01/33

     10,914,317   
  11,305,424        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA1608, 3.5%, due 10/01/33

     11,847,731   
  5,660,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA, 3% (5)

     5,870,924   
  39,800,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA, 3% (5)

     39,809,326   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (Continued)

  
$ 24,630,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA, 3.5% (5)

   $ 25,468,959   
  2,780,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA, 3.5% (5)

     2,937,460   
  44,250,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA, 4% (5)

     46,977,597   
  17,245,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA, 4.5% (5)

     18,697,352   
  1,701,477        

Government National Mortgage Association (04-30-UC), 5.5%, due 02/20/34 (PAC)

     1,831,722   
  909,234        

Government National Mortgage Association (08-27-SI),
6.313%, due 03/20/38 (I/O) (I/F)
(2)

     136,829   
  3,572,468        

Government National Mortgage Association (08-81-S),
6.043%, due 09/20/38 (I/O) (I/F)
(2)

     537,564   
  1,529,257        

Government National Mortgage Association (09-66-UF), 1.152%, due 08/16/39 (2)

     1,557,546   
  5,822,924        

Government National Mortgage Association (10-1-S),
5.593%, due 01/20/40 (I/O)(I/F)
(2)(4)

     851,720   
  136,724        

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #608259, 4.5%, due 08/15/33

     150,180   
  351,187        

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #782114, 5%, due 09/15/36

     389,394   
  1,515,000        

Government National Mortgage Association II TBA, 4% (5)

     1,620,103   
  10,735,000        

Government National Mortgage Association II TBA, 4.5% (5)

     11,719,601   
  2,875,000        

Government National Mortgage Association TBA, 3% (5)

     2,929,580   
  2,420,658        

NCUA Guaranteed Notes (10-R1-1A), 0.603%, due 10/07/20 (2)

     2,435,821   
  1,424,460        

NCUA Guaranteed Notes (10-R2-1A), 0.523%, due 11/06/17 (2)

     1,428,049   
  1,145,634        

NCUA Guaranteed Notes (10-R3-1A), 0.713%, due 12/08/20 (2)

     1,156,752   
  959,596        

NCUA Guaranteed Notes (10-R3-2A), 0.713%, due 12/08/20 (2)

     968,895   
  1,390,365        

NCUA Guaranteed Notes (11-R1-1A), 0.603%, due 01/08/20 (2)

     1,398,756   
  1,348,929        

NCUA Guaranteed Notes (11-R2-1A), 0.553%, due 02/06/20 (2)

     1,353,819   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (Cost: $296,593,928)

     302,861,440   
       

 

 

 
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (7.2%)

  
  811,196        

Argent Securities, Inc. (05-W2-A2B1), 0.352%, due 10/25/35 (2)

     808,530   
  1,098,481        

Asset-Backed Funding Certificates (05-WMC1-M1), 0.812%, due 06/25/35 (2)

     1,085,673   
  2,828,331        

Asset-Backed Securities Corp. Home Equity (05-HE6-M2), 0.662%, due 07/25/35 (2)

     2,808,001   
  345,048        

Banc of America Funding Corp. (06-G-2A3), 0.327%, due 07/20/36 (2)

     345,342   
  1,624,507        

Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust (05-NC5-A2), 0.472%, due 10/25/35 (2)

     1,614,907   
  915,182        

Centex Home Equity (02-C-AF6), 4.5%, due 09/25/32 (2)

     924,641   
  1,650,473        

Centex Home Equity (03-B-AF6), 3.173%, due 06/25/33 (2)

     1,657,565   
  686,007        

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. (05-5-2A2), 5.75%, due 08/25/35 (6)

     571,752   
  1,980,755        

Conseco Financial Corp. (98-6-A8), 6.66%, due 06/01/30

     2,123,885   
  3,912,031        

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates (05-11-MV1), 0.622%, due 02/25/36 (2)

     3,899,012   
  24,996        

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. (03-8-4PPA),
5.75%, due 04/22/33

     26,808   
  399,059        

First Franklin Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates (05-FF8-A2D),
0.532%, due 09/25/35
(2)

     398,417   
  1,612,378        

GSAA Trust (05-3-M1), 0.83%, due 12/25/34 (2)

     1,593,365   
  845,000        

GSAMP Trust (05-HE5-M1), 0.572%, due 11/25/35 (2)

     807,283   
  2,035,489        

HSBC Home Equity Loan Trust USA (07-1-AM), 0.397%, due 03/20/36 (2)

     2,022,464   
  460,964        

HSBC Home Equity Loan Trust USA (07-2-AM), 0.397%, due 07/20/36 (2)

     452,317   
  2,566,483        

HSBC Home Equity Loan Trust USA (07-3-APT), 1.357%, due 11/20/36 (2)

     2,572,353   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (Continued)

  
$ 1,984,519        

HSI Asset Securitization Corp. Trust (06-OPT1-2A3), 0.342%, due 12/25/35 (2)

   $ 1,950,184   
  1,588,442        

Indymac Index Mortgage Loan Trust (05-AR6-2A1), 0.392%, due 04/25/35 (2)

     1,488,073   
  5,591,387        

JPMorgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp. (05-OPT1-M1), 0.602%, due 06/25/35 (2)

     5,561,875   
  327,896        

MASTR Asset-Backed Securities Trust (05-WF1-A2D), 0.522%, due 06/25/35 (2)

     327,146   
  1,996,981        

Mid-State Trust (04-1-B), 8.9%, due 08/15/37

     2,403,000   
  2,941,811        

Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I, Inc. Trust (05-WMC6-M2), 0.902%, due 07/25/35 (2)

     2,948,746   
  2,267,281        

Morgan Stanley Capital, Inc. (04-WMC2-M1), 1.067%, due 07/25/34 (2)

     2,243,524   
  479,549        

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust (04-3-4A), 5.688%, due 04/25/34 (2)

     487,977   
  2,248,995        

New Century Home Equity Loan Trust (05-1-A2C), 0.852%, due 03/25/35 (2)

     2,236,106   
  4,336,158        

New Century Home Equity Loan Trust (05-2-M1), 0.582%, due 06/25/35 (2)

     4,285,886   
  4,065,901        

New Century Home Equity Loan Trust (05-3-M1), 0.632%, due 07/25/35 (2)

     4,053,370   
  7,107,984        

New Century Home Equity Loan Trust (05-3-M2), 0.642%, due 07/25/35 (2)

     6,817,140   
  4,944,550        

New Century Home Equity Loan Trust (05-4-A2C), 0.522%, due 09/25/35 (2)

     4,921,483   
  4,858,353        

Nomura Resecuritization Trust (14-5R-3A1), (144A), 0.406%, due 01/26/47 (1)(2)

     4,725,617   
  1,755,565        

Park Place Securities, Inc. (04-WWF1-M2), 1.172%, due 12/25/34 (2)

     1,743,859   
  2,898,971        

Park Place Securities, Inc. (05-WCH1-M2), 0.672%, due 01/25/36 (2)

     2,890,671   
  5,540,919        

Park Place Securities, Inc. (05-WCW2-A2D), 0.522%, due 07/25/35 (2)

     5,538,171   
  3,149,096        

Park Place Securities, Inc. (05-WHQ2-A1B), 0.422%, due 05/25/35 (2)

     3,144,272   
  3,084,696        

RASC Trust (06-KS4-A3), 0.302%, due 06/25/36 (2)

     3,084,332   
  1,067,931        

Structured Asset Securities Corp. (03-34A-5A4), 2.617%, due 11/25/33 (2)

     1,074,537   
  2,014,700        

Structured Asset Securities Corp. (05-GEL4-M1), 0.675%, due 08/25/35 (2)

     1,989,474   
  883,392        

Structured Asset Securities Corp. (05-WF4-A4), 0.512%, due 11/25/35 (2)

     883,553   
  370,694        

Wells Fargo Alternative Loan Trust (07-PA3-2A1), 6%, due 07/25/37 (6)

     355,247   
  1,510,473        

Wells Fargo Home Equity Trust (05-2-M1), 0.552%, due 08/25/35 (2)

     1,511,820   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency
(Cost: $86,422,994) (7.2%)

     90,378,378   
       

 

 

 
    

U.S. Government Agency Obligations (1.4%)

  
  5,860,000        

Federal Farm Credit Bank Funding Corp., 0.173%, due 09/14/16 (2)(4)

     5,861,357   
  6,065,000        

Federal Farm Credit Bank Funding Corp., 0.182%, due 04/26/17 (2)

     6,071,805   
  6,050,000        

Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.75%, due 05/26/28 (4)

     6,048,010   
       

 

 

 
    

Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations (Cost: $17,964,691)

     17,981,172   
       

 

 

 
    

U.S. Treasury Securities (27.2%)

  
  43,560,000        

U.S. Treasury Bond, 3.125%, due 08/15/44

     44,111,306   
  12,769,916        

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Note, 0.125%, due 04/15/16 (7)

     12,916,565   
  5,461,461        

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Note, 0.125%, due 04/15/17 (7)

     5,548,506   
  4,873,562        

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Note, 0.125%, due 07/15/24 (7)

     4,742,965   
  1,948,258        

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Note, 0.5%, due 04/15/15 (7)

     1,945,061   
  11,966,770        

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Note, 1.375%, due 02/15/44 (7)

     13,206,997   
  2,366,868        

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Note, 1.625%, due 01/15/15 (7)

     2,363,909   
  3,217,838        

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Note, 2%, due 01/15/16 (7)

     3,323,676   
  8,000,000        

U.S. Treasury Note, 0.375%, due 01/15/16 (4)

     8,015,624   
  36,885,000        

U.S. Treasury Note, 0.5%, due 07/31/16

     36,957,362   
  65,660,000        

U.S. Treasury Note, 0.5%, due 08/31/16

     65,757,440   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

U.S. Treasury Securities (Continued)

  
$ 2,300,000        

U.S. Treasury Note, 0.5%, due 09/30/16 (4)

   $ 2,301,258   
  7,690,000        

U.S. Treasury Note, 0.875%, due 09/15/16 (4)

     7,749,593   
  16,905,000        

U.S. Treasury Note, 0.875%, due 05/15/17 (4)

     16,956,510   
  6,925,000        

U.S. Treasury Note, 0.875%, due 07/15/17 (4)

     6,936,513   
  5,200,000        

U.S. Treasury Note, 1.5%, due 10/31/19

     5,172,783   
  8,700,000        

U.S. Treasury Note, 2.125%, due 01/31/21 (4)

     8,789,714   
  94,515,000        

U.S. Treasury Note, 2.375%, due 08/15/24

     94,860,501   
       

 

 

 
    

Total U.S. Treasury Securities (Cost: $337,649,159)

     341,656,283   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Fixed Income Securities (Cost: $1,213,671,056) (99.0%)

     1,243,020,480   
       

 

 

 
Number of
Shares
       Money Market Investments        
  10,452,000        

Dreyfus Institutional Cash Advantage Fund, 0.01% (8)

     10,452,000   
  11,895,000        

Morgan Stanley Liquidity Fund — Government Portfolio, 0.04% (8)

     11,895,000   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Money Market Investments (Cost: $22,347,000) (1.8%)

     22,347,000   
       

 

 

 
Principal
Amount
       Short-Term Investments        
    

Certificate of Deposit (Cost: $6,000,000) (0.5%)

  
    

Banks (0.5%)

  
$ 6,000,000        

Credit Suisse/New York (Switzerland), 0.555%, due 08/24/15 (2)

     5,998,794   
       

 

 

 
    

Discount Notes (6.9%)

  
  13,000,000        

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., 0.046%, due 01/27/15 (9)

     12,999,389   
  13,000,000        

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., 0.06%, due 02/11/15 (9)

     12,998,921   
  6,000,000        

Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note, 0.05%, due 12/02/14 (9)

     5,999,928   
  17,995,000        

Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note, 0.065%, due 11/26/14 (4)(9)

     17,994,856   
  13,000,000        

Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note, 0.066%, due 01/23/15 (9)

     12,999,415   
  12,000,000        

Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note, 0.073%, due 11/28/14 (9)

     11,999,892   
  11,145,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association Discount Note, 0.03%, due 01/28/15 (9)

     11,144,465   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Discount Notes (Cost: $86,131,892)

     86,136,866   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Principal
Amount
       Short-Term Investments        
    

Repurchase Agreements (4.7%)

  
$ 25,000,000        

RBS Securities Inc., 0.09%, due 11/03/14 (collateralized by $25,510,000 Federal Home Loan Bank, 8%, due 01/01/30, valued at $25,503,368) (Total Amount to be Received Upon Repurchase $25,000,188)

   $ 25,000,000   
  33,288,888        

State Street Bank & Trust Company, 0%, due 11/03/14 (collateralized by $35,930,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.10%, due 10/17/22 valued at $33,956,257) (Total Amount to be Received Upon Repurchase $33,288,888)

     33,288,888   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Repurchase Agreements (Cost: $58,288,888)

     58,288,888   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Short-Term Investments (Cost: $150,420,780) (12.1%)

     150,424,548   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Investments (Cost: $1,386,438,836) (112.9%)

     1,415,792,028   
    

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (–12.9%)

     (161,290,897
       

 

 

 
    

Net Assets (100.0%)

   $ 1,254,501,131   
       

 

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

ABS - Asset-Backed Securities.
ACES - Alternative Credit Enhancement Securities.
CDO - Collateralized Debt Obligation.
CLO - Collateralized Loan Obligation.
EETC - Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate.
I/F - Inverse Floating rate security whose interest rate moves in the opposite direction of prevailing interest rates.
I/O - Interest Only Security.
PAC - Planned Amortization Class.
REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust.
TAC - Target Amortization Class.
TBA - To be Announced.
(1)   Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold, normally only to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $131,577,450 or 10.5% of net assets. These securities are determined to be liquid by the Advisor, unless otherwise noted, under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors.
(2)   Floating or variable rate security. The interest shown reflects the rate in effect at October 31, 2014.
(3)   This security is purchased on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis.
(4)   All or a portion of this security is segregated to cover open futures contracts, when-issued, delayed-delivery or forward commitments. (Note 2)
(5)   Security purchased on a forward commitment with an approximate principal amount. The actual principal amount and maturity date will be determined upon settlement when the security is delivered.
(6)   A portion of the principal balance has been written-off during the period due to defaults in the underlying loans.
(7)   Interest rate for this security is a stated rate. Interest payments are determined based on the inflation-adjusted principal.
(8)   Rate disclosed is the 7-day net yield as of October 31, 2014.
(9)   Rate shown represents yield-to-maturity.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments by Industry

October 31, 2014

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Airlines

     0.6

Asset-Backed Securities

     9.7   

Banks

     5.7   

Chemicals

     0.0  * 

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

     5.3   

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

     3.5   

Commercial Services

     0.5   

Diversified Financial Services

     1.1   

Electric

     1.3   

Energy-Alternate Sources

     0.1   

Engineering & Construction

     0.3   

Environmental Control

     0.0  * 

Food

     0.0  * 

Foreign Government Bonds

     0.5   

Gas

     0.2   

Healthcare-Products

     0.0  * 

Healthcare-Services

     1.6   

Insurance

     1.8   

Iron & Steel

     0.0  * 

Media

     0.0  * 

Mining

     0.2   

Municipal Bonds

     1.3   

Oil & Gas

     0.0  * 

Pharmaceuticals

     0.0  * 

Pipelines

     1.6   

REIT

     3.1   

Real Estate

     0.1   

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

     24.2   

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

     7.2   

Telecommunications

     0.5   

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     1.4   

U.S. Treasury Securities

     27.2   

Money Market Investments

     1.8   

Short-Term Investments

     12.1   
  

 

 

 

Total

     112.9
  

 

 

 

 

* Value rounds to less than 0.1% of net assets.

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Asset-Backed Securities (1.2% of Net Assets)

  
$ 17,127        

Educational Services of America, Inc. (12-2-A), (144A), 0.882%, due 04/25/39 (1)(2)

   $ 17,144   
  9,965        

Goal Capital Funding Trust (06-1-A3), 0.355%, due 11/25/26 (2)

     9,886   
  7,886        

Nelnet Student Loan Trust (12-5A-A), (144A), 0.752%, due 10/27/36 (1)(2)

     7,876   
  7,014        

Scholar Funding Trust (11-A-A), (144A), 1.133%, due 10/28/43 (1)(2)

     7,053   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Asset-Backed Securities (Cost: $42,048)

     41,959   
       

 

 

 
    

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (Cost: $7,641) (0.2%)

  
  7,623        

Government National Mortgage Association (10-96-A), 2.207%, due 09/16/39

     7,712   
       

 

 

 
    

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (3.7%)

  
  8,986        

Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Trust (06-5-A2), 5.317%, due 09/10/47

     8,994   
  804        

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust (04-PWR4-A3),
5.468%, due 06/11/41 
(2)

     804   
  16,134        

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust (07-PW16-AAB),
5.707%, due 06/11/40 
(2)

     16,554   
  6,481        

Credit Suisse Commercial Mortgage Trust (06-C1-AAB), 5.463%, due 02/15/39 (2)

     6,518   
  20,000        

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust (05-LDP2-A4),
4.738%, due 07/15/42

     20,242   
  9,698        

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust (06-LDP7-ASB),
5.862%, due 04/15/45 
(2)

     9,895   
  9,121        

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust (07-LD12-ASB),
5.833%, due 02/15/51 
(2)

     9,598   
  11,274        

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust (07-IQ14-A2), 5.61%, due 04/15/49

     11,359   
  31,574        

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust (05-C20-A7), 5.118%, due 07/15/42 (2)

     32,110   
  13,047        

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust (06-C26-APB), 5.997%, due 06/15/45

     13,493   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (Cost: $133,900)

     129,567   
       

 

 

 
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (3.0%)

  
  15,093        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3346-FA), 0.383%, due 02/15/19 (2)

     15,108   
  12,843        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (242-F29), 0.403%, due 11/15/36 (2)

     12,857   
  16,912        

Federal National Mortgage Association (01-70-OF), 1.102%, due 10/25/31 (2)

     17,249   
  29,506        

Federal National Mortgage Association (05-W3-2AF), 0.372%, due 03/25/45 (2)

     29,559   
  8,338        

Federal National Mortgage Association (10-87-GA), 4%, due 02/25/24

     8,507   
  8,531        

Federal National Mortgage Association (93-247-FM), 1.867%, due 12/25/23 (2)

     8,775   
  10,506        

NCUA Guaranteed Notes (11-R6-1A), 0.533%, due 05/07/20 (2)(3)

     10,516   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (Cost: $100,632)

     102,571   
       

 

 

 
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (15.7%)

  
  18,710        

Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust (03-4-1A5), 5.5%, due 06/25/33

     19,369   
  18,287        

Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust (03-9-1CB5), 5.5%, due 11/25/33

     18,797   
  2,363        

Banc of America Funding Corp. (06-G-2A3), 0.327%, due 07/20/36 (2)

     2,365   
  10,644        

Bear Stearns Alt-A Trust (04-13-A1), 0.892%, due 11/25/34 (2)

     10,605   
  7,440        

Bear Stearns Asset-Backed Securities Trust (05-SD1-1A3), 0.552%, due 08/25/43 (2)

     7,358   
  22,747        

Bombardier Capital Mortgage Securitization Corp. (01-A-A), 6.805%, due 12/15/30 (2)

     23,578   
  56,358        

Centex Home Equity Loan Trust (05-A-AF5), 5.28%, due 01/25/35

     58,151   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (Continued)

  
$ 23,472        

Conseco Financial Corp. (97-7-A9), 7.37%, due 07/15/28 (2)

   $ 24,905   
  16,127        

Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC (03-CB5-M1),
1.175%, due 11/25/33 
(2)

     14,013   
  35,309        

Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC (05-CB4-AF3), 5.334%, due 07/25/35

     36,132   
  19,329        

First Franklin Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates (04-FF5-A3C),
1.152%, due 08/25/34 
(2)

     18,529   
  13,403        

Homestar Mortgage Acceptance Corp. (04-5-A1), 0.602%, due 10/25/34 (2)

     13,472   
  64,362        

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust (05-A6-7A1), 2.534%, due 08/25/35 (2)(4)

     62,888   
  46,389        

MASTR Seasoned Securitization Trust (04-1-4A1), 2.507%, due 10/25/32 (2)

     46,620   
  36,718        

MASTR Seasoned Securitization Trust (05-1-4A1), 2.436%, due 10/25/32 (2)

     37,056   
  36,832        

Mid-State Trust (04-1-M1), 6.497%, due 08/15/37

     40,216   
  15,688        

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust (04-6AR-1A), 0.602%, due 07/25/34 (2)

     15,220   
  29,644        

Origen Manufactured Housing (05-A-M1), 5.46%, due 06/15/36 (2)

     31,127   
  11,067        

Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc. (03-RZ3-A6), 3.9%, due 03/25/33

     11,144   
  31,249        

Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc. (04-SL3-A2), 6.5%, due 12/25/31

     33,082   
  21,754        

Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust (03-17-2A10), 5.5%, due 01/25/34

     22,222   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (Cost: $498,935)

     546,849   
       

 

 

 
    

Corporate Bonds (18.8%)

  
    

Airlines (4.1%)

  
  85,838        

Continental Airlines, Inc. Pass-Through Certificates (00-1-A1),
8.048%, due 05/01/22 (EETC)

     97,318   
  47,042        

JetBlue Airways Corp. Pass-Through Certificates (04-2-G1),
0.609%, due 02/15/18 (EETC) 
(2)

     46,748   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Airlines (Cost: $135,276)

     144,066   
       

 

 

 
    

Banks (7.2%)

  
  10,000        

Bank of America Corp., 5.625%, due 10/14/16

     10,883   
  80,000        

Bank of America N.A., 0.514%, due 06/15/16 (2)

     79,623   
  7,000        

Citigroup, Inc., 0.785%, due 08/25/36 (2)

     5,653   
  75,000        

Citigroup, Inc., 1.934%, due 05/15/18 (2)

     78,039   
  75,000        

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., 0.564%, due 06/13/16 (2)

     74,731   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Banks (Cost: $242,861)

     248,929   
       

 

 

 
    

Diversified Financial Services (Cost: $46,007) (1.6%)

  
  60,000        

General Electric Capital Corp., 0.618%, due 05/05/26 (2)

     56,955   
       

 

 

 
    

Electric (Cost: $25,037) (0.7%)

  
  25,000        

NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 1.339%, due 09/01/15

     25,149   
       

 

 

 
    

Insurance (Cost: $67,574) (2.0%)

  
  70,000        

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., (144A), 5.81%, due 12/15/24 (1)(2)

     70,000   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

REIT (3.2%)

  
$ 35,000        

HCP, Inc., 2.625%, due 02/01/20

   $ 34,711   
  70,000        

Health Care REIT, Inc., 6.2%, due 06/01/16

     75,694   
       

 

 

 
    

Total REIT (Cost: $107,350)

     110,405   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Corporate Bonds (Cost: $624,105) (18.8%)

     655,504   
       

 

 

 
    

Municipal Bond (Cost: $75,045) (2.2%)

  
  75,000        

State of Illinois, General Obligation, 4.511%, due 03/01/15

     75,929   
       

 

 

 
    

U.S. Government Agency Obligation (Cost: $20,000) (0.6%)

  
  20,000        

Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.207%, due 02/27/17 (2)

     20,035   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Fixed Income Securities (Cost: $1,502,306) (45.4%)

     1,580,126   
       

 

 

 
Number of
Shares
       Money Market Investments        
  37,000        

Dreyfus Institutional Cash Advantage Fund, 0.01% (5)

     37,000   
  37,000        

Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Fund — Government Portfolio, 0.04% (5)

     37,000   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Money Market Investments (Cost: $74,000) (2.1%)

     74,000   
       

 

 

 
Principal
Amount
       Short-Term Investments        
    

Discount Notes (38.4%)

  
$ 95,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Discount Note, 0.01%, due 11/17/14 (6)

     94,999   
  40,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Discount Note, 0.054%, due 02/11/15 (3)(6)

     39,997   
  35,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Discount Note, 0.065%, due 12/15/14 (6)

     34,999   
  95,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Discount Note, 0.08%, due 11/14/14 (6)

     95,000   
  95,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Discount Note, 0.08%, due 11/12/14 (6)

     95,000   
  75,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Discount Note, 0.09%, due 11/10/14 (6)

     75,000   
  110,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Discount Note, 0.095%, due 11/10/14 (6)

     110,000   
  95,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association Discount Note, 0.01%, due 11/03/14 (6)

     95,000   
  80,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association Discount Note, 0.01%, due 02/18/15 (6)

     79,993   
  80,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association Discount Note, 0.05%, due 01/12/15 (6)

     79,997   
  95,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association Discount Note, 0.06%, due 02/17/15 (6)

     94,992   
  90,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association Discount Note, 0.06%, due 01/21/15 (6)

     89,996   
  165,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association Discount Note, 0.065%, due 02/11/15 (6)

     164,986   
  140,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association Discount Note, 0.07%, due 03/02/15 (6)

     139,981   
  45,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association Discount Note, 0.07%, due 12/12/14 (6)

     44,998   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Discount Notes (Cost: $1,334,859)

     1,334,938   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Principal
Amount
       Short-Term Investments    Value  
    

Repurchase Agreement (Cost: $101,695) (2.9%)

  
$ 101,695        

State Street Bank & Trust Company, 0%, due 11/03/14 (collateralized by $110,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2%, due 11/02/22 valued at $104,133) (Total Amount to be Received Upon Repurchase $101,695)

   $ 101,695   
       

 

 

 
    

Time Deposit (Cost: $3,366) (0.1%)

  
  3,366        

State Street Euro Dollar Time Deposit, 0.01%, due 11/03/14 (3)

     3,366   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Short-Term Investments (Cost: $1,439,920) (41.4%)

     1,439,999   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Investments (Cost: $3,016,226) (88.9%)

     3,094,125   
    

Excess of Other Assets over Liabilities (11.1%)

     385,882   
       

 

 

 
    

Net Assets (100.0%)

   $ 3,480,007   
       

 

 

 

 

Total Return Swaps (3)                          

Notional
Amount

  Expiration
Date
    Counterparty  

Payment Made
by Fund

 

Payment Received
by Fund

  Unrealized
Appreciation
    Premium
Paid
    Value  

OTC Swaps

             

$2,088,520

    11/18/14      Credit Suisse First
Boston Corp.
  3-Month U.S. Treasury Bills plus 0.2%   Credit Suisse Custom 24 Total Return Index(7)     $  5,403      $   —        $  5,403   

  1,387,037

    11/18/14      Citigroup Global
Markets, Inc.
  3-Month U.S. Treasury Bills plus 0.2%   Citi Custom CIVICS H Index(8)     3,388               3,388   
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
            $  8,791      $   —        $  8,791   
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Notes to the Consolidated Schedule of Investments:

EETC - Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate.
OTC - Over the Counter
REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust.
(1)   Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold, normally only to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $102,073 or 2.9% of net assets. These securities are determined to be liquid by the Advisor, unless otherwise noted, under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors.
(2)   Floating or variable rate security. The interest shown reflects the rate in effect at October 31, 2014.
(3)   All or a portion of this security is owned by TCW Cayman Enhanced Commodity Fund, Ltd.
(4)   A portion of the principal balance has been written-off during the period due to defaults in the underlying loans.
(5)   Rate disclosed is the 7-day net yield as of October 31, 2014.
(6)   Rate shown represents yield-to-maturity.
(7)   Custom Index has exposure to the following commodities: HRW Wheat, Cotton, Lean Hogs, Soybean Meal, Nickel Primary, Soybean Oil, Zinc High Grade, RBOB Gasoline, SRW Wheat, Heating Oil, Silver, Coffee ‘C’ Arabica, Sugar #11, Live Cattle, Soybeans, Brent Crude Oil, Aluminum Primary, Corn, Copper High Grade, WTI Crude Oil, Natural Gas, and Gold.
(8)   Custom Index has exposure to the following commodities: Natural Gas, Crude Oil, Coffee, Brent Crude, Soybean Oil, Heating Oil, RBOB Gasoline, Gold, Kansas Wheat, Lean Hogs, Live Cattle, Lean Hogs, Gold, Brent Crude, Live Cattle, Wheat, Cotton, Soybean Meal, Zinc, Sugar, COMEX Silver, Soybeans, Aluminum, Nickel, Copper, and Corn.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Investments by Industry

October 31, 2014

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Airlines

     4.1

Asset-Backed Securities

     1.2   

Banks

     7.2   

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

     0.2   

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

     3.7   

Diversified Financial Services

     1.6   

Electric

     0.7   

Insurance

     2.0   

Municipal Bonds

     2.2   

REIT

     3.2   

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

     3.0   

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

     15.7   

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     0.6   

Money Market Investments

     2.1   

Short-Term Investments

     41.4   
  

 

 

 

Total

     88.9
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2014

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Corporate Bonds (14.9% of Net Assets)

  
    

Airlines (2.1%)

  
$ 188,794        

American Airlines, Inc. Pass-Through Trust (13-2A),
4.95%, due 07/15/24 (EETC)

   $ 202,717   
  85,493        

Delta Air Lines, Inc. Pass-Through Certificates (02-1G1),
6.718%, due 07/02/24 (EETC)

     98,210   
  19,351        

US Airways Group, Inc. Pass-Through Certificates (10-1A),
6.25%, due 10/22/24 (EETC)

     21,867   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Airlines

     322,794   
       

 

 

 
    

Banks (7.7%)

  
  45,000        

Abbey National Treasury Services PLC (United Kingdom), (Reg. S),
1.75%, due 01/15/18 
(1)

     58,416   
  250,000        

Bank of America N.A., 6.1%, due 06/15/17

     277,238   
  200,000        

BBVA Bancomer S.A. (Mexico), (144A), 6.75%, due 09/30/22 (2)

     227,000   
  300,000        

Chase Capital VI, 0.864%, due 08/01/28 (3)

     260,250   
  110,000        

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 5.95%, due 01/18/18

     123,252   
  40,000        

HBOS PLC (United Kingdom), (144A), 6.75%, due 05/21/18 (2)

     44,980   
  50,000        

Macquarie Bank, Ltd. (Australia), (144A), 0.864%, due 10/27/17 (2)(3)

     50,007   
  100,000        

Rabobank Nederland Utrecht (Netherlands), 3.375%, due 01/19/17

     104,945   
  50,000        

Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (The) (United Kingdom), 5.625%, due 08/24/20

     57,274   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Banks

     1,203,362   
       

 

 

 
    

Diversified Financial Services (1.1%)

  
  200,000        

General Electric Capital Corp., 0.714%, due 08/15/36 (3)

     174,899   
       

 

 

 
    

Insurance (1.1%)

  
  100,000        

Farmers Exchange Capital II, (144A), 6.151%, due 11/01/53 (2)(3)

     109,977   
  65,000        

ZFS Finance USA Trust II, (144A), 6.45%, due 12/15/65 (2)(3)

     69,387   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Insurance

     179,364   
       

 

 

 
    

Real Estate (1.3%)

  
  200,000        

WEA Finance LLC/Westfield UK & Europe Finance PLC (Australia), (144A),
1.75%, due 09/15/17 
(2)

     200,697   
       

 

 

 
    

REIT (1.6%)

  
  50,000        

ARC Properties Operating Partnership LP/Clark Acquisition LLC,
2%, due 02/06/17

     48,787   
  100,000        

HCP, Inc., 2.625%, due 02/01/20

     99,174   
  100,000        

SL Green Realty Corp., 5%, due 08/15/18

     107,960   
       

 

 

 
    

Total REIT

     255,921   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Corporate Bonds (Cost: $2,166,530) (14.9%)

     2,337,037   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Foreign Government Bonds (35.8%)

  
EUR   360,000        

Bundesrepublik Deutschland (Germany), 2.25%, due 09/04/21 (4)

   $ 508,526   
CAD  430,000        

Canada Housing Trust No. 1, (144A), 3.35%, due 12/15/20 (2)

     409,367   
EUR  265,000        

France Government Bond OAT, 3.25%, due 10/25/21 (4)

     391,441   
ILS  880,000        

Israel Government Bond, 5.5%, due 01/31/22

     292,242   
EUR  400,000        

Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 4.5%, due 03/01/24

     594,887   
JPY  83,000,000        

Japan Government Ten-Year Bond, 1%, due 09/20/21 (4)

     779,952   
JPY  15,000,000        

Japan Government Thirty-Year Bond, 2%, due 03/20/42

     147,234   
NOK  1,350,000        

Norway Government Bond, 3.75%, due 05/25/21

     225,645   
EUR  110,000        

Portugal Obrigacoes do Tesouro OT, (Reg. S), 5.65%, due 02/15/24 (1)

     164,553   
EUR  200,000        

Romanian Government International Bond, (Reg. S), 4.875%, due 11/07/19 (1)

     286,263   
SGD  350,000        

Singapore Government Bond, 2.5%, due 06/01/19 (4)

     286,995   
  250,000        

Slovenia Government International Bond, (144A), 5.5%, due 10/26/22 (2)

     275,625   
EUR  53,000        

Spain Government Bond, (Reg. S), 4.4%, due 10/31/23 (1)

     80,124   
EUR  315,000        

Spain Government Bond, 5.5%, due 04/30/21

     497,174   
SEK  1,500,000        

Sweden Government Bond, 3.5%, due 06/01/22

     242,178   
GBP  240,000        

United Kingdom Gilt, (Reg. S), 3.75%, due 09/07/21 (1)(4)

     431,284   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Foreign Government Bonds (Cost: $5,783,021)

     5,613,490   
       

 

 

 
    

Asset-Backed Securities (3.5%)

  
$ 100,000        

CIFC Funding, Ltd. (12-2A-A1L), (144A), 1.634%, due 12/05/24 (2)(3)

     99,514   
  54,418        

Educational Funding of the South, Inc. (11-1-A2), 0.884%, due 04/25/35 (3)

     54,601   
  37,011        

GE Business Loan Trust (04-2A-A), (144A), 0.373%, due 12/15/32 (2)(3)

     36,083   
  47,004        

Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp. (11-1-A), 1.484%, due 06/25/42 (3)

     48,336   
  115,000        

Nelnet Education Loan Corp. (04-1A-B1), (144A), 1.028%, due 02/25/36 (2)(3)

     91,037   
  50,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (07-3-A4), 0.294%, due 01/25/22 (3)

     48,361   
  50,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (11-2-A2), 1.352%, due 10/25/34 (3)

     51,177   
  81,646        

Spirit Master Funding LLC (14-1A-A1), (144A), 5.05%, due 07/20/40 (2)

     86,826   
  50,000        

Student Loan Consolidation Center (02-2-B2), (144A), 0.999%, due 07/01/42 (2)(3)

     38,704   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Asset-Backed Securities (Cost: $526,637)

     554,639   
       

 

 

 
    

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (1.1%)

  
  64,833        

Federal National Mortgage Association (14-M8-FA),
0.406%, due 05/25/18 (ACES) 
(3)

     64,853   
  111,650        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AL3306, 2.46%, due 04/01/23

     111,043   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (Cost: $176,589)

     175,896   
       

 

 

 
    

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (1.1%)

  
  99,413        

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust (06-IQ12-A4), 5.332%, due 12/15/43

     106,128   
  65,000        

WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust (11-C4-A3), (144A), 4.394%, due 06/15/44 (2)

     70,857   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (Cost: $180,173)

     176,985   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (13.7%)

  
$ 30,960        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (2990-ND),
16.502%, due 12/15/34 (I/F) (PAC) 
(3)(4)

   $ 38,006   
  209,036        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3439-SC),
5.747%, due 04/15/38 (I/O) (I/F) 
(3)

     28,207   
        237,008        

Federal National Mortgage Association (07-52-LS),
5.898%, due 06/25/37 (I/O) (I/F) 
(3)

     36,085   
  203,223        

Federal National Mortgage Association (08-18-SM),
6.848%, due 03/25/38 (I/O) (I/F) 
(3)

     30,073   
  146,204        

Federal National Mortgage Association (09-115-SB),
6.098%, due 01/25/40 (I/O) (I/F) 
(3)

     21,266   
  303,803        

Federal National Mortgage Association (10-116-SE),
6.448%, due 10/25/40 (I/O) (I/F) 
(3)(4)

     55,717   
  80,087        

Federal National Mortgage Association (10-35-IA), 5%, due 07/25/38 (I/O)

     1,799   
  222,293        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AB3679, 3.5%, due 10/01/41

     231,089   
  227,507        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AB4045, 3.5%, due 12/01/41 (4)

     237,176   
  88,868        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AT5914, 3.5%, due 06/01/43

     91,937   
  114,889        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA1527, 3%, due 08/01/33

     117,673   
  100,995        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA1652, 3.5%, due 11/01/33

     105,840   
  180,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA, 2.5% (5)

     182,686   
  45,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA, 3% (5)

     46,677   
  75,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA, 3% (5)

     75,018   
  425,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA, 3.5% (5)

     439,477   
  210,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA, 4% (5)

     222,944   
  50,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA, 4.5% (5)

     54,211   
  160,178        

Government National Mortgage Association (11-146-EI),
5%, due 11/16/41 (I/O) (PAC) 
(4)

     37,105   
  440,943        

Government National Mortgage Association (11-69-GI), 5%, due 05/16/40 (I/O)

     58,380   
  479,744        

Government National Mortgage Association (12-7-PI),
3.5%, due 01/20/38 (I/O) (PAC)

     44,527   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (Cost: $2,040,194)

     2,155,893   
       

 

 

 
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (6.8%)

  
  145,120        

American Home Mortgage Investment Trust (07-1-GA1C),
0.342%, due 05/25/47 
(3)

     104,919   
  151,283        

First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Trust (05-AR4-2A1),
2.563%, due 10/25/35 
(3)(6)

     133,320   
  67,912        

Green Tree Financial Corp. (98-6-A8), 6.66%, due 06/01/30

     72,819   
  227,659        

Lehman XS Trust (06-9-A1B), 0.312%, due 05/25/46 (3)(6)

     189,301   
  1,251,739        

Merrill Lynch Alternative Note Asset Trust (07-A3-A2D), 0.482%, due 04/25/37 (3)

     235,029   
  158,875        

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust (04-18-4A1),
2.387%, due 12/25/34 
(3)

     157,479   
  261,588        

Structured Asset Mortgage Investments, Inc. (06-AR3-22A1),
1.95%, due 05/25/36 
(3)

     172,566   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (Cost: $737,425)

     1,065,433   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

U.S. Government Agency Obligations (1.5%)

  
$ 80,000        

Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.173%, due 09/14/16 (3)

   $ 80,019   
  80,000        

Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.182%, due 04/26/17 (3)

     80,090   
          80,000        

Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.204%, due 04/17/17 (3)

     80,071   
       

 

 

 
    

Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations (Cost: $239,975)

     240,180   
       

 

 

 
    

U.S. Treasury Securities (6.5%)

  
  410,000        

U.S. Treasury Bond, 3.125%, due 08/15/44

     415,189   
  45,000        

U.S. Treasury Note, 2.125%, due 01/31/21 (4)

     45,464   
  565,000        

U.S. Treasury Note, 2.375%, due 08/15/24 (4)

     567,065   
       

 

 

 
    

Total U.S. Treasury Securities (Cost: $997,535)

     1,027,718   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Fixed Income Securities (Cost: $12,848,079) (84.9%)

     13,347,271   
       

 

 

 
Number of
Shares
       Money Market Investments        
  161,000        

Dreyfus Institutional Cash Advantage Fund, 0.06% (7)

     161,000   
  161,000        

Morgan Stanley Liquidity Fund — Government Portfolio, 0.04% (7)

     161,000   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Money Market Investments (Cost: $322,000) (2.1%)

     322,000   
       

 

 

 
Principal
Amount
       Short-Term Investments        
    

Certificate of Deposit (Cost: $70,000) (0.5%)

  
    

Banks (0.5%)

  
$ 70,000        

Credit Suisse/New York (Switzerland), 0.555%, due 08/24/15 (3)

     69,986   
       

 

 

 
    

Discount Notes (15.7%)

  
  235,000        

Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note, 0.01%, due 01/23/15 (8)

     234,989   
  370,000        

Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note, 0.06%, due 01/21/15 (8)

     369,984   
  190,000        

Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note, 0.065%, due 11/26/14 (8)

     189,999   
  695,000        

Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note, 0.07%, due 02/20/15 (8)

     694,937   
  330,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Discount Note, 0.054%, due 02/11/15 (8)

     329,973   
  85,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Discount Note, 0.075%, due 11/12/14 (4)(8)

     85,000   
  135,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Discount Note, 0.065%, due 11/14/14 (8)

     134,999   
  425,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association Discount Note, 0.06%, due 01/21/15 (8)

     424,981   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Discount Notes (Cost: $2,464,652)

     2,464,862   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Principal
Amount
       Short-Term Investments        
    

Repurchase Agreement (Cost: $478,106) (3.0%)

  
$ 478,106        

State Street Bank & Trust Company, 0%, due 11/03/14 (collateralized by $520,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2%, due 11/02/22 valued at $492,265) (Total Amount to be Received Upon Repurchase $478,106)

   $ 478,106   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Short-Term Investments (Cost: $3,012,758) (19.2%)

     3,012,954   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Investments (Cost: $16,182,837) (106.2%)

   $ 16,682,225   
    

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-6.2%)

     (979,010
       

 

 

 
    

Total Net Assets (100.0%)

   $ 15,703,215   
       

 

 

 

 

Forward Currency Contracts  

Counterparty

  Contracts to
Deliver
    Units of
Currency
    Settlement
Date
     In Exchange
for U.S. Dollars
     Contracts at
Value
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
 

BUY (9)

              

Barclays Capital

    EUR        820,000        01/21/15       $   1,038,889       $   1,027,914       $   (10,975

Barclays Capital

    JPY        86,800,000        01/21/15         811,159         775,009         (36,150

JP Morgan Chase Bank

    KRW        170,000,000        01/21/15         158,923         158,598         (325
        

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
         $ 2,008,971       $ 1,961,521       $ (47,450
        

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

CAD - Canadian Dollar.
EUR - Euro Currency.
GBP - British Pound Sterling.
ILS - Israeli Shekel.
JPY - Japanese Yen.
KRW - South Korean Won.
NOK - Norwegian Krona.
SEK - Swedish Krona.
SGD - Singapore Dollar.
ACES - Alternative Credit Enhancement Securities
EETC - Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate.
I/F - Inverse Floating rate security whose interest rate moves in the opposite direction of prevailing interest rates.
I/O - Interest Only Security.
PAC - Planned Amortization Class.
REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust.
TBA - To be Announced.
(1)   Investments issued under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, may not be offered, sold, or delivered within the United States except under special exemptions. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $1,020,640 or 6.5% of net assets.
(2)   Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold, normally only to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $1,810,061 or 11.5% of net assets. These securities are determined to be liquid by the Advisor, unless otherwise noted, under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors.
(3)   Floating or variable rate security. The interest shown reflects the rate in effect at October 31, 2014.
(4)   All or a portion of this security is segregated to cover open futures contracts, when-issued, delayed-delivery or forward commitments. (Note 2)
(5)   Security purchased on a forward commitment with an approximate principal amount. The actual principal amount and maturity date will be determined upon settlement when the security is delivered.
(6)   A portion of the principal balance has been written-off during the period due to defaults in the underlying loans.
(7)   Rate disclosed is the 7-day net yield as of October 31, 2014.
(8)   Rate shown represents yield-to-maturity.
(9)   Fund buys foreign currency, sells U.S. Dollar.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments by Industry

October 31, 2014

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Airlines

     2.1

Asset-Backed Securities

     3.5   

Banks

     7.7   

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

     1.1   

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

     1.1   

Diversified Financial Services

     1.1   

Foreign Government Bonds

     35.8   

Insurance

     1.1   

Real Estate

     1.3   

REIT

     1.6   

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

     13.7   

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

     6.8   

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     1.5   

U.S. Treasury Securities

     6.5   

Money Market Investments

     2.1   

Short-Term Investments

     19.2   
  

 

 

 

Total

     106.2
  

 

 

 

Investments by Country

 

Country    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Australia

     0.3

Canada

     2.6   

France

     2.5   

Germany

     3.2   

Israel

     1.9   

Italy

     3.8   

Japan

     5.9   

Mexico

     1.4   

Netherlands

     0.7   

Norway

     1.4   

Portugal

     1.1   

Romania

     1.8   

Singapore

     1.8   

Slovenia

     1.8   

Spain

     3.7   

Sweden

     1.5   

Switzerland

     0.5   

United Kingdom

     3.9   

United States

     66.4   
  

 

 

 

Total

     106.2
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2014

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Bank Loans (4.2% of Net Assets)

  
    

Auto Manufacturers (0.8%)

  
$ 250,000        

Navistar International Corp., Term Loan B, 5.875%, due 08/17/17 (1)

   $ 251,329   
       

 

 

 
    

Coal (0.3%)

  
  99,500        

Murray Energy Corp., First Lien Term Loan, 6.158%, due 12/05/19 (1)

     98,903   
       

 

 

 
    

Electric (1.8%)

  
  428,533        

La Frontera Generation LLC, Term Loan, 5.527%, due 09/30/20 (1)

     426,567   
  173,962        

Utility Services Associates Inc., Term Loan B, 7.85%, due 10/18/19 (1)

     173,962   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Electric

     600,529   
       

 

 

 
    

Healthcare-Services (0.7%)

  
  249,375        

Regionalcare Hospitals Partners, Inc. First Lien Term Loan, 6.836%, due 04/19/19 (1)

     249,063   
       

 

 

 
    

Media (0.6%)

  
  200,000        

Charter Communications Operating, LLC, Term Loan G, 5.329%, due 09/12/21 (1)

     201,675   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Bank Loans (Cost: $1,391,994)

     1,401,499   
       

 

 

 
    

Corporate Bonds (81.6%)

  
    

Advertising (0.3%)

  
  100,000        

CBS Outdoor Americas Capital LLC / CBS Outdoor Americas Capital Corp., (144A), 5.875%, due 03/15/25 (2)

     105,250   
       

 

 

 
    

Airlines (3.7%)

  
  471,127        

American Airlines, Inc. Pass-Through Trust (13-1-B), (144A),
5.625%, due 01/15/21 (EETC) 
(2)

     484,083   
  188,794        

American Airlines, Inc. Pass-Through Trust (13-2-A), 4.95%, due 07/15/24 (EETC)

     202,717   
  197,148        

Continental Airlines, Inc. Pass-Through Certificates (99-1-A),
6.545%, due 08/02/20 (EETC)

     218,218   
  272,022        

Delta Air Lines, Inc. Pass-Through Certificates (02-1G1), 6.718%, due 07/02/24 (EETC)

     312,486   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Airlines

     1,217,504   
       

 

 

 
    

Auto Parts & Equipment (1.6%)

  
  500,000        

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The), 8.25%, due 08/15/20

     542,500   
       

 

 

 
    

Banks (1.6%)

  
  500,000        

CIT Group, Inc., 5.25%, due 03/15/18

     529,062   
       

 

 

 
    

Chemicals (0.3%)

  
  75,000        

Momentive Performance Materials, Inc., 3.88%, due 10/24/21

     65,250   
  75,000        

MPM Escrow LLC, 8.875%, due 10/15/20 (3)

       
  20,000        

WR Grace & Co — Conn, (144A), 5.125%, due 10/01/21 (2)

     20,888   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Chemicals

     86,138   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Coal (1.6%)

  
$ 250,000        

Arch Coal, Inc., (144A), 8%, due 01/15/19 (2)

   $ 165,000   
  375,000        

Peabody Energy Corp., 4.75%, due 12/15/66 (Convertible Bond)

     250,312   
  75,000        

Walter Energy, Inc., 8.5%, due 04/15/21

     20,250   
  205,000        

Walter Energy, Inc., 9.875%, due 12/15/20

     60,270   
  90,000        

Walter Energy, Inc., (144A), 11%, due 04/01/20 (2)

     41,400   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Coal

     537,232   
       

 

 

 
    

Computers (0.8%)

  
  250,000        

IHS, Inc., (144A), 5%, due 11/01/22 (2)

     255,000   
       

 

 

 
    

Diversified Financial Services (2.3%)

  
  50,000        

AerCap Ireland Capital, Ltd. / AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Netherlands), (144A),
5%, due 10/01/21 
(2)

     52,125   
  240,000        

Ally Financial, Inc., 5.125%, due 09/30/24

     250,200   
  100,000        

Ally Financial, Inc., 7.5%, due 09/15/20

     119,250   
  70,000        

General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 4.375%, due 09/25/21

     73,369   
  250,000        

International Lease Finance Corp., 6.25%, due 05/15/19

     274,062   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Diversified Financial Services

     769,006   
       

 

 

 
    

Electric (6.0%)

  
  100,000        

AES Corp., 3.234%, due 06/01/19 (4)

     100,500   
  420,000        

AES Corp., 5.5%, due 03/15/24

     430,500   
  175,000        

Astoria Depositor Corp., (144A), 8.144%, due 05/01/21 (2)

     185,500   
  250,000        

Calpine Corp., (144A), 5.875%, due 01/15/24 (2)

     270,000   
  40,000        

Calpine Corp., (144A), 6%, due 01/15/22 (2)

     43,100   
  85,000        

Dynegy Finance I, Inc./Dynegy Finance II, Inc., (144A), 6.75%, due 11/01/19 (2)

     88,400   
  500,000        

Gabs Dynegy Danskamm, Series B, 7.67%, due 08/11/16 (3)

       
  75,000        

GenOn Americas Generation LLC, 8.5%, due 10/01/21

     72,188   
  165,953        

Homer City Generation LP, 8.137%, due 10/01/19

     173,005   
  294,870        

Homer City Generation LP, 8.734%, due 10/01/26

     309,614   
  97,429        

Mirant Mid-Atlantic Pass-Through Certificates, Series C, 10.06%, due 12/30/28 (EETC)

     106,624   
  200,000        

RJS Power Holdings LLC, (144A), 5.125%, due 07/15/19 (2)

     200,000   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Electric

     1,979,431   
       

 

 

 
    

Engineering & Construction (1.1%)

  
  65,000        

AECOM Technology Corp., (144A), 5.75%, due 10/15/22 (2)

     68,575   
  150,000        

MasTec, Inc., 4.875%, due 03/15/23

     143,250   
  50,000        

SBA Communications Corp., (144A), 4.875%, due 07/15/22 (2)

     49,255   
  100,000        

SBA Communications Corp., 5.625%, due 10/01/19

     104,750   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Engineering & Construction

     365,830   
       

 

 

 
    

Food (0.2%)

  
  55,000        

Post Holdings, Inc., 7.375%, due 02/15/22

     56,513   
       

 

 

 
    

Gas (0.4%)

  
  125,000        

Southern Star Central Corp., (144A), 5.125%, due 07/15/22 (2)

     127,188   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Healthcare-Products (1.1%)

  
$ 350,000        

Mallickrodt International Fiance SA/Mallinckrodt CB LLC (Luxembourg), (144A),
5.75%, due 08/01/22 
(2)

   $ 367,062   
       

 

 

 
    

Healthcare-Services (9.5%)

  
  405,000        

CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 5.125%, due 08/01/21

     425,250   
  375,000        

DaVita, Inc., 5.75%, due 08/15/22

     398,906   
  150,000        

Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc., (144A), 4.75%, due 10/15/24 (2)

     151,219   
  20,000        

Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc., (144A), 5.625%, due 07/31/19 (2)

     21,550   
  400,000        

Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc., (144A), 5.875%, due 01/31/22 (2)

     438,000   
  50,000        

HCA, Inc., 5.25%, due 04/15/25

     51,875   
  525,000        

HCA, Inc., 6.5%, due 02/15/20

     587,606   
  400,000        

HealthSouth Corp., 5.75%, due 11/01/24

     422,000   
  180,000        

LifePoint Hospitals, Inc., 5.5%, due 12/01/21

     188,550   
  135,000        

Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.5%, due 04/01/21

     136,181   
  325,000        

Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6%, due 10/01/20

     350,188   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Healthcare-Services

     3,171,325   
       

 

 

 
    

Holding Companies — Diversified (0.5%)

  
  165,000        

Nielsen Co. Luxembourg SARL (The) (Luxembourg), (144A),
5.5%, due 10/01/21 
(2)

     171,600   
       

 

 

 
    

Iron & Steel (0.3%)

  
  75,000        

ArcelorMittal (Luxembourg), 10.35%, due 06/01/19

     92,906   
       

 

 

 
    

Lodging (0.2%)

  
  70,000        

Hilton Worldwide Finance LLC/Hilton Worldwide Finance Corp., (144A),
5.625%, due 10/15/21 
(2)

     74,113   
       

 

 

 
    

Media (9.2%)

  
  350,000        

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 6.5%, due 04/30/21

     370,562   
  150,000        

CCOH Safari LLC, 5.75%, due 12/01/24 (5)

     151,219   
  155,000        

Cequel Communications Escrow 1 LLC/Cequel Communications Escrow Capital Corp., (144A), 6.375%, due 09/15/20 (2)

     162,363   
  355,000        

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., 6.5%, due 11/15/22

     372,750   
  100,000        

CSC Holdings LLC, (144A), 5.25%, due 06/01/24 (2)

     100,140   
  500,000        

CSC Holdings LLC, 8.625%, due 02/15/19

     588,750   
  310,000        

DISH DBS Corp., 6.75%, due 06/01/21

     344,875   
  200,000        

Numericable Group SA (France), (144A), 4.875%, due 05/15/19 (2)

     201,750   
  460,000        

Sinclair Television Group, Inc., 6.125%, due 10/01/22 (6)

     475,237   
  225,000        

Time, Inc., (144A), 5.75%, due 04/15/22 (2)

     220,500   
  55,000        

Townsquare Radio LLC/Townsquare Radio, Inc., (144A), 9%, due 04/01/19 (2)

     59,675   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Media

     3,047,821   
       

 

 

 
    

Oil & Gas (11.7%)

  
  175,000        

Approach Resources, Inc., 7%, due 06/15/21

     161,875   
  75,000        

Chaparral Energy, Inc., 8.25%, due 09/01/21

     75,750   
  170,000        

Chesapeake Energy Corp., 4.875%, due 04/15/22

     174,888   
  250,000        

Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.625%, due 08/15/20

     283,125   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Oil & Gas (Continued)

  
$ 115,000        

Cimarex Energy Co., 5.875%, due 05/01/22

   $ 124,056   
  500,000        

Concho Resources, Inc., 5.5%, due 04/01/23

     531,250   
  80,000        

Denbury Resources, Inc., 5.5%, due 05/01/22

     79,400   
  50,000        

Gulfport Energy Corp., (144A), 7.75%, due 11/01/20 (2)

     51,135   
  50,000        

Jupiter Resources, Inc., (144A), 8.5%, due 10/01/22 (2)

     44,875   
  300,000        

MEG Energy Corp., (144A), 6.5%, due 03/15/21 (2)

     299,250   
  125,000        

Newfield Exploration Co., 5.625%, due 07/01/24

     135,000   
  325,000        

QEP Resources, Inc., 5.25%, due 05/01/23

     317,687   
  190,000        

SandRidge Energy, Inc., 8.125%, due 10/15/22

     173,375   
  80,000        

Seventy Seven Energy, Inc., (144A), 6.5%, due 07/15/22 (2)

     75,600   
  35,000        

SM Energy Co., 6.5%, due 11/15/21

     36,488   
  410,000        

SM Energy Co., 6.5%, due 01/01/23

     425,375   
  535,000        

Summit Midstream Holdings LLC/Summit Midstream Finance Corp.,
7.5%, due 07/01/21

     585,825   
  125,000        

Whiting Petroleum Corp., 5%, due 03/15/19

     130,000   
  200,000        

WPX Energy, Inc., 5.25%, due 09/15/24

     195,500   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Oil & Gas

     3,900,454   
       

 

 

 
    

Packaging & Containers (2.9%)

  
  500,000        

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc., (144A),
3.234%, due 12/15/19 
(2)(4)

     491,250   
  75,000        

Ball Corp., 4%, due 11/15/23

     72,375   
  400,000        

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer (Luxembourg), 5.75%, due 10/15/20

     417,500   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Packaging & Containers

     981,125   
       

 

 

 
    

Pharmaceuticals (1.7%)

  
  180,000        

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (Canada), (144A),
6.75%, due 08/15/21 
(2)

     186,525   
  250,000        

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (Canada), (144A), 7.25%, due 07/15/22 (2)

     265,000   
  110,000        

VPII Escrow Corp. (Canada), (144A), 7.5%, due 07/15/21 (2)

     118,250   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Pharmaceuticals

     569,775   
       

 

 

 
    

Pipelines (10.5%)

  
  350,000        

Access Midstream Partners LP/ACMP Finance Corp., 5.875%, due 04/15/21

     371,875   
  400,000        

Crestwood Midstream Partners LP / Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp.,
6%, due 12/15/20

     405,000   
  225,000        

Crestwood Midstream Partners LP / Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp.,
6.125%, due 03/01/22

     227,250   
  331,000        

El Paso LLC, 7.8%, due 08/01/31

     408,785   
  120,000        

El Paso LLC, 8.05%, due 10/15/30

     147,000   
  355,000        

Energy Transfer Partners LP, 3.257%, due 11/01/66 (4)

     334,144   
  60,000        

Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, (144A), 5.625%, due 04/15/20 (2)

     62,850   
  105,000        

Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, (144A), 6%, due 01/15/19 (2)

     111,825   
  340,000        

Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, (144A), 6.875%, due 04/15/40 (2)

     379,950   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Pipelines (Continued)

  
$ 100,000        

Rose Rock Midstream LP / Rose Rock Finance Corp., 5.625%, due 07/15/22

   $ 100,250   
  210,000        

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 5.625%, due 02/01/21

     221,025   
  350,000        

Sabine Pass LNG, LP, (144A), 7.5%, due 11/30/16 (2)

     375,812   
  325,000        

Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.,
(144A), 4.125%, due 11/15/19 
(2)

     330,688   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Pipelines

     3,476,454   
       

 

 

 
    

Real Estate (0.1%)

  
  50,000        

CBRE Services, Inc., 5.25%, due 03/15/25

     51,313   
       

 

 

 
    

REIT (0.5%)

  
  70,000        

DuPont Fabros Technology LP, 5.875%, due 09/15/21

     73,325   
  95,000        

Geo Group, Inc. (The), 5.875%, due 01/15/22

     99,512   
       

 

 

 
    

Total REIT

     172,837   
       

 

 

 
    

Semiconductors (0.4%)

  
  125,000        

Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., (144A), 5%, due 05/15/21 (2)

     123,750   
       

 

 

 
    

Software (1.7%)

  
  200,000        

Audatex North America, Inc., (144A), 6%, due 06/15/21 (2)

     212,500   
  305,000        

First Data Corp., (144A), 6.75%, due 11/01/20 (2)

     327,112   
  25,000        

First Data Corp., (144A), 8.875%, due 08/15/20 (2)

     27,125   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Software

     566,737   
       

 

 

 
    

Telecommunications (11.4%)

  
  100,000        

CenturyLink, Inc., 5.8%, due 03/15/22

     106,227   
  125,000        

Inmarsat Finance PLC (United Kingdom), (144A), 4.875%, due 05/15/22 (2)

     125,078   
  500,000        

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA (Luxembourg), 7.5%, due 04/01/21

     540,000   
  297,000        

Level 3 Financing, Inc., 7%, due 06/01/20

     319,275   
  75,000        

Level 3 Financing, Inc., 8.125%, due 07/01/19

     80,625   
  150,000        

MetroPCS Wireless, Inc., 6.625%, due 11/15/20

     158,063   
  225,000        

Qwest Corp., 7.25%, due 09/15/25

     263,930   
  250,000        

Softbank Corp. (Japan), (144A), 4.5%, due 04/15/20 (2)

     253,750   
  475,000        

Sprint Communications, Inc., (144A), 9%, due 11/15/18 (2)

     559,312   
  155,000        

Sprint Nextel Corp., 9.25%, due 04/15/22

     182,900   
  100,000        

T-Mobile USA, Inc., 5.25%, due 09/01/18

     104,125   
  445,000        

T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.731%, due 04/28/22

     472,813   
  200,000        

Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC (United Kingdom), 5.25%, due 01/15/21

     208,000   
  200,000        

Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC (United Kingdom), (144A), 5.5%, due 01/15/25 (2)

     207,000   
  125,000        

Windstream Corp., 7.75%, due 10/15/20

     133,750   
  50,000        

Windstream Corp., 7.875%, due 11/01/17

     55,750   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Telecommunications

     3,770,598   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Corporate Bonds (Cost: $27,100,661) (81.6%)

     27,108,524   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Asset-Backed Securities (0.8%)

  
$ 85,000        

Babson CLO, Ltd. (13-IA-B), (144A), 1.831%, due 04/20/25 (2)(4)

   $ 81,113   
  70,000        

Highbridge Loan Management (3A-2014-A2), (144A), 2.081%, due 01/18/25 (2)(4)

     67,025   
  100,000        

LCM XII LP (12A-D), (144A), 4.731%, due 10/19/22 (2)(4)

     100,046   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Asset-Backed Securities (Cost: $245,679)

     248,184   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Fixed Income Securities (Cost: $28,738,334) (86.6%)

     28,758,207   
       

 

 

 
Number of
Shares
       Common Stock        
    

Electric (Cost: $85,964) (0.2%)

  
  2,500        

Dynegy, Inc. (7)

     76,250   
       

 

 

 
          Money Market Investments        
  43,000        

Morgan Stanley Liquidity Fund — Government Portfolio, 0.04% (8)

     43,000   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Money Market Investments (Cost: $43,000) (0.1%)

     43,000   
       

 

 

 
Principal
Amount
       Short-Term Investments        
    

Discount Notes (9.5%)

  
$ 1,050,000        

Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note, 0.06%, due 01/23/15 (9)

     1,049,953   
  1,050,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association Discount Note, 0.06%, due 01/21/15 (9)

     1,049,954   
  1,040,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association Discount Note,

0.06%, due 02/17/15 (6)(9)

     1,039,908   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Discount Notes (Cost: $3,139,525)

     3,139,815   
       

 

 

 
    

Repurchase Agreement (Cost: $579,394) (1.8%)

  

  579,394        

State Street Bank & Trust Company, 0%, due 11/03/14 (collateralized by $625,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2%, due 11/02/22 valued at $591,665) (Total Amount to be Received Upon Repurchase $579,394)

     579,394   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Short-Term Investments (Cost: $3,718,919) (11.3%)

     3,719,209   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Investments (Cost: $32,586,217) (98.2%)

     32,596,666   
    

Excess of Other Assets over Liabilities (1.8%)

     607,403   
       

 

 

 
    

Net Assets (100.0%)

   $ 33,204,069   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

 

Credit Default Swaps — Buy Protection  

Notional
Amount
(10)

  Implied
Credit
Spread 
(11)
    Expiration
Date
   

Counterparty

  Fixed
Deal
Pay
Rate
   

Reference
Entity

  Unrealized
Depreciation
    Premium
Paid
    Value (12)  

OTC Swaps

               

$150,000

    0.93     3/20/19      Credit Suisse International     1   Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.   $ (1,840   $ 2,867      $ 1,027   

  350,000

    1.32     3/20/19      Goldman Sachs International     1   ALCOA, Inc.     (10,932     12,195        1,263   

  250,000

    1.32     3/20/19      Goldman Sachs International     1   ALCOA, Inc.     (6,453     7,356        903   
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
            $   (19,225   $   22,418      $   3,193   
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Credit Default Swaps — Sell Protection  

Notional
Amount 
(10)

  Implied
Credit
Spread 
(11)
    Expiration
Date
   

Counterparty

  Fixed
Deal
Receive
Rate
   

Reference
Entity

  Unrealized
Appreciation
    Premium
Paid
    Value (12)  

$1,000,000

    3.42     12/20/19      Central Counterparty     5   Markit CDX North America High Yield Index   $   2,796      $   67,195      $   69,991   
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

CLO - Collateralized Loan Obligation.
EETC - Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate.
REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust.
(1)   Rate stated is the effective yield.
(2)   Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold, normally only to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $9,000,557 or 27.1% of net assets. These securities are determined to be liquid by the Advisor, unless otherwise noted, under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors.
(3)   Security is currently in default due to bankruptcy or failure to make payment of principal or interest by the issuer. Income is not being accrued.
(4)   Floating or variable rate security. The interest shown reflects the rate in effect at October 31, 2014.
(5)   This security is purchased on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis.
(6)   All or a portion of this security is segregated to cover open futures contracts, when-issued, delayed-delivery or forward commitments. (Note 2)
(7)   Non-income producing security.
(8)   Rate disclosed is the 7-day net yield as of October 31, 2014.
(9)   Rate shown represents yield-to-maturity.
(10)   The maximum potential amount the Fund could receive as buyer or pay as seller of protection if a credit event occurred as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement.
(11)   An implied credit spread is the spread in yield between a U.S. Treasury security and the referenced obligation. Implied credit spreads, represented in the absolute terms, utilized in determining the value of credit default swap agreements serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads, in comparison to narrower credit spreads, represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood of risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.
(12)   The value of a credit default swap agreement serves as an indicator of the current status of the payments/performance risk and represents the likelihood of an expected liability (or profit) for the credit derivative should the notional amount of the swap agreement be closed/sold as of the period end. Increasing market values, in absolute terms, when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the reference entity’s credit worthiness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreements.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments by Industry

October 31, 2014

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Advertising

     0.3

Airlines

     3.7   

Asset-Backed Securities

     0.8   

Auto Manufacturers

     0.8   

Auto Parts & Equipment

     1.6   

Banks

     1.6   

Chemicals

     0.3   

Coal

     1.9   

Computers

     0.8   

Diversified Financial Services

     2.3   

Electric

     8.0   

Engineering & Construction

     1.1   

Food

     0.2   

Gas

     0.4   

Healthcare-Products

     1.1   

Healthcare-Services

     10.2   

Holding Companies—Diversified

     0.5   

Iron & Steel

     0.3   

Lodging

     0.2   

Media

     9.8   

Oil & Gas

     11.7   

Packaging & Containers

     2.9   

Pharmaceuticals

     1.7   

Pipelines

     10.5   

Real Estate

     0.1   

REIT

     0.5   

Semiconductors

     0.4   

Software

     1.7   

Telecommunications

     11.4   

Money Market Investments

     0.1   

Short-Term Investments

     11.3   
  

 

 

 

Total

     98.2
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2014

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (6.5% of Net Assets)

  
$ 166,829        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #310005, 4.933%, due 11/01/19 (1)

   $ 170,184   
  100,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates (K009-A2), 3.808%, due 08/25/20

     108,238   
  83,639        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates (K502-A1), 0.727%, due 12/25/16

     83,535   
  102,156        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #467288, 2.8%, due 03/01/18

     106,357   
  85,399        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #468220, 3.05%, due 06/01/16

     88,052   
  94,147        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #FN0002, 3.306%, due 12/01/17

     98,990   
  90,981        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #467173, 4.64%, due 01/01/21

     101,843   
  109,056        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #387224, 4.86%, due 01/01/15

     109,057   
  54,217        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #745506, 5.663%, due 02/01/16

     56,189   
  105,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association (14-M12-FA), 0.453%, due 10/25/21 (1)

     105,652   
  95,109        

Federal National Mortgage Association (14-M6-FA), 0.446%, due 12/25/17 (1)

     95,260   
  75,416        

Government National Mortgage Association (05-76-B), 4.886%, due 10/16/38 (1)

     78,167   
  21,520        

Government National Mortgage Association (07-12-B), 5.14%, due 12/16/36 (1)

     21,965   
  92,637        

Government National Mortgage Association (07-77-D), 5.003%, due 08/16/38 (1)

     93,350   
  51,422        

Government National Mortgage Association (11-77-A), 2.105%, due 04/16/33

     51,635   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (Cost: $1,297,791)

     1,368,474   
       

 

 

 
    

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (10.8%)

  

  13,569        

Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Trust (06-2-A3), 5.702%, due 05/10/45 (1)

     13,583   
  79,426        

Banc of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage, Inc. (05-1-A5),
5.258%, due 11/10/42
(1)

     79,607   
  45,000        

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust (05-T20-A4A),
5.136%, due 10/12/42
(1)

     46,195   
  58,583        

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust (99-CLF1-A4), 7%, due 05/20/30 (1)

     63,742   
  100,000        

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust (12-GC8-A2), 1.813%, due 09/10/45

     100,939   
  22,683        

Credit Suisse Commercial Mortgage Trust (06-C1-AAB), 5.463%, due 02/15/39 (1)

     22,812   
  55,772        

Credit Suisse Commercial Mortgage Trust (07-C1-AAB), 5.336%, due 02/15/40

     58,041   
  28,772        

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. (05-C4-A5),
5.104%, due 08/15/38
(1)

     29,337   
  31,352        

DBRR Trust (13-EZ2-A), (144A), 0.853%, due 02/25/45 (1)(2)

     31,321   
  81,158        

GS Mortgage Securities Trust (11-GC3-A2), (144A), 3.645%, due 03/10/44 (2)

     83,538   
  62,664        

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp. (04-C3-A5),
4.878%, due 01/15/42

     62,649   
  50,734        

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp. (05-LDP1-A4),
5.038%, due 03/15/46
(1)

     50,781   
  2,881        

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust (05-LDP2-A3A),
4.678%, due 07/15/42

     2,893   
  80,000        

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust (05-LDP2-A4),
4.738%, due 07/15/42

     80,969   
  12,903        

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust (06-CB14-ASB),
5.498%, due 12/12/44
(1)

     13,102   
  94,948        

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust (06-CB15-ASB),
5.79%, due 06/12/43
(1)

     97,515   
  57,248        

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust (06-CB17-A3),
5.45%, due 12/12/43

     57,394   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (Continued)

  

$ 25,137        

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust (06-LDP9-A3S), (144A),
5.24%, due 05/15/47
(2)

   $ 25,132   
  53,480        

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust (07-C1-ASB),
5.857%, due 02/15/51

     56,461   
  66,170        

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust (07-CB19-A3),
5.703%, due 02/12/49
(1)

     66,167   
  74,181        

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust (07-CB20-ASB),
5.688%, due 02/12/51

     77,618   
  5,821        

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust (07-LD11-A2),
5.771%, due 06/15/49
(1)

     5,898   
  50,110        

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust (10-C1-A1), (144A),
3.853%, due 06/15/43
(2)

     50,592   
  100,000        

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust (11-C4-A3), (144A),
4.106%, due 07/15/46
(2)

     107,456   
  55,377        

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust (06-C7-A2), 5.3%, due 11/15/38

     56,699   
  88,862        

Merrill Lynch/Countrywide Commercial Mortgage Trust (06-4-A1A),
5.166%, due 12/12/49

     94,943   
  25,884        

Merrill Lynch/Countrywide Commercial Mortgage Trust (06-4-A2FL),
0.273%, due 12/12/49
(1)

     25,947   
  125,517        

Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust (12-C5-A1), 0.916%, due 08/15/45

     125,608   
  67,591        

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust (06-T21-A3), 5.185%, due 10/12/52 (1)

     67,593   
  114,796        

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust (07-HQ11-A31), 5.439%, due 02/12/44

     115,000   
  71,613        

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust (07-IQ14-A2), 5.61%, due 04/15/49

     72,152   
  16,834        

TIAA Seasoned Commercial Mortgage Trust (07-C4-A3), 5.563%, due 08/15/39 (1)

     16,917   
  89,295        

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust (05-C21-A4), 5.24%, due 10/15/44 (1)

     91,609   
  81,724        

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust (07-C30-A3), 5.246%, due 12/15/43

     82,530   
  50,779        

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust (07-C32-APB), 5.716%, due 06/15/49 (1)

     51,052   
  87,991        

WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust (11-C2-A1), (144A), 2.501%, due 02/15/44 (2)

     88,610   
  95,314        

WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust (12-C9-A1), 0.673%, due 11/15/45

     95,292   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (Cost: $2,287,543)

     2,267,694   
       

 

 

 
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (33.5%)

  

  21,287        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (2550-FI), 0.503%, due 11/15/32 (TAC) (1)

     21,304   
  10,804        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (2581-F), 0.603%, due 12/15/32 (1)

     10,812   
  269,078        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (2591-EF), 0.653%, due 03/15/32 (1)

     270,150   
  92,521        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (263-F5), 0.653%, due 06/15/42 (1)

     93,573   
  210,055        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (2763-FB), 0.503%, due 04/15/32 (1)

     210,699   
  12,216        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (2817-FC), 0.603%, due 07/15/31 (1)

     12,224   
  253,551        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (2828-TA), 0.553%, due 10/15/30 (1)

     254,210   
  309,123        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (2835-LE), 0.503%, due 11/15/30 (1)

     309,713   
  165,467        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (2990-DE), 0.533%, due 11/15/34 (1)

     166,275   
  41,746        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3001-HS), 16.368%, due 02/15/35 (I/F) (PAC) (1)

     48,376   
  110,887        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3174-FM), 0.393%, due 05/15/36 (PAC)(1)

     110,992   
  126,463        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3300-FA), 0.453%, due 08/15/35 (1)

     126,965   
  146,320        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3318-F), 0.403%, due 05/15/37 (1)

     146,434   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (Continued)

  

$ 233,406        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3335-BF), 0.303%, due 07/15/19 (1)

   $ 233,717   
  218,138        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3335-FT), 0.303%, due 08/15/19 (1)

     218,532   
  205,956        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3345-FP), 0.353%, due 11/15/36 (1)

     206,123   
  36,222        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3346-FA), 0.383%, due 02/15/19 (1)

     36,260   
  197,922        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3347-PF), 0.503%, due 01/15/36 (PAC) (1)

     198,590   
  202,547        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3737-GF), 0.553%, due 11/15/37 (PAC) (1)

     203,822   
  185,033        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3767-JF), 0.453%, due 02/15/39 (PAC) (1)

     185,976   
  141,004        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3798-BF), 0.453%, due 06/15/24 (1)

     141,352   
  213,408        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3803-DF), 0.553%, due 11/15/35 (PAC) (1)

     214,276   
  179,385        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3824-FA), 0.303%, due 03/15/26 (1)

     179,485   
  33,534        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3828-KF), 0.553%, due 02/15/36 (1)

     33,551   
  69,250        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3946-FG), 0.503%, due 10/15/39 (PAC) (1)

     69,584   
  40,610        

Federal National Mortgage Association (03-11-FA), 1.152%, due 09/25/32 (1)

     41,815   
  48,396        

Federal National Mortgage Association (03-64-KS), 9.447%, due 07/25/18 (I/F) (1)

     53,354   
  128,388        

Federal National Mortgage Association (06-60-DF), 0.582%, due 04/25/35 (1)

     129,213   
  60,665        

Federal National Mortgage Association (06-84-WF), 0.452%, due 02/25/36 (PAC) (1)

     60,900   
  131,475        

Federal National Mortgage Association (07-64-FA), 0.622%, due 07/25/37 (1)

     132,801   
  158,267        

Federal National Mortgage Association (07-67-FA), 0.402%, due 04/25/37 (1)

     157,938   
  35,489        

Federal National Mortgage Association (08-47-PF), 0.652%, due 06/25/38 (PAC) (1)

     35,733   
  70,308        

Federal National Mortgage Association (09-33-FB), 0.972%, due 03/25/37 (1)

     71,709   
  112,571        

Federal National Mortgage Association (10-2-TF), 0.652%, due 06/25/27 (1)

     112,709   
  90,894        

Federal National Mortgage Association (10-50-FA), 0.502%, due 01/25/24 (1)

     90,929   
  129,549        

Federal National Mortgage Association (10-9-MG), 3%, due 09/25/30 (PAC)

     130,573   
  166,397        

Federal National Mortgage Association (11-75-HP), 2.5%, due 07/25/40 (PAC)

     171,225   
  36,918        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #254548, 5.5%, due 12/01/32

     41,541   
  60,418        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #600187, 7%, due 07/01/31

     70,070   
  4,107        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #661691, 2.314%, due 10/01/32 (1)

     4,328   
  45,403        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #786884, 2.185%, due 08/01/34 (1)

     47,899   
  66,162        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #995364, 6%, due 10/01/38

     75,255   
  25,381        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AL0851, 6%, due 10/01/40

     28,768   
  47,805        

Government National Mortgage Association (04-104-FJ), 0.457%, due 09/20/33 (1)

     47,826   
  125,754        

Government National Mortgage Association (10-108-PF),
0.557%, due 02/20/38 (PAC) 
(1)

     126,438   
  204,446        

Government National Mortgage Association (10-163-FJ),
0.502%, due 08/16/37 (PAC) 
(1)

     205,084   
  164,930        

Government National Mortgage Association (10-2-FA), 0.657%, due 05/20/37 (1)

     165,185   
  176,983        

Government National Mortgage Association (12-13-KF), 0.457%, due 07/20/38 (1)

     177,597   
  30,794        

Government National Mortgage Association II, Pool #80022, 1.625%, due 12/20/26 (1)

     31,225   
  23,126        

Government National Mortgage Association II, Pool #80636, 1.625%, due 09/20/32 (1)

     24,045   
  14,885        

Government National Mortgage Association II, Pool #80757, 1.625%, due 10/20/33 (1)

     15,294   
  136,325        

Government National Mortgage Association II, Pool #80797, 1.625%, due 01/20/34 (1)

     141,544   
  49,855        

Government National Mortgage Association II, Pool #80937, 1.625%, due 06/20/34 (1)

     51,987   
  102,076        

NCUA Guaranteed Notes (10-R1-1A), 0.603%, due 10/07/20 (1)

     102,716   
  67,080        

NCUA Guaranteed Notes (10-R2-1A), 0.523%, due 11/06/17 (1)

     67,249   
  258,466        

NCUA Guaranteed Notes (10-R3-1A), 0.713%, due 12/08/20 (1)

     260,974   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (Continued)

  

$ 250,329        

NCUA Guaranteed Notes (10-R3-2A), 0.713%, due 12/08/20 (1)

   $ 252,755   
  91,972        

NCUA Guaranteed Notes (11-R2-1A), 0.553%, due 02/06/20 (1)

     92,306   
  51,362        

NCUA Guaranteed Notes (11-R3-1A), 0.552%, due 03/11/20 (1)

     51,580   
  83,631        

NCUA Guaranteed Notes (11-R5-1A), 0.533%, due 04/06/20 (1)

     83,785   
  14,008        

NCUA Guaranteed Notes (11-R6-1A), 0.533%, due 05/07/20 (1)

     14,021   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (Cost: $7,033,112)

     7,071,366   
       

 

 

 
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (1.6%)

  

  3,309        

Banc of America Funding Corp. (06-G-2A3), 0.327%, due 07/20/36 (1)

     3,312   
  14,881        

Bear Stearns Asset-Backed Securities Trust (05-SD1-1A3), 0.552%, due 08/25/43 (1)

     14,716   
  177,937        

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. (02-AR31-6A1),
2.12%, due 11/25/32
(1)

     180,268   
  38,658        

First Franklin Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates (04-FF5-A3C),
1.152%, due 08/25/34
(1)

     37,057   
  26,453        

Homestar Mortgage Acceptance Corp. (04-5-A1), 0.602%, due 10/25/34 (1)

     26,589   
  32,231        

JPMorgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp. (05-WMC1-M1), 0.572%, due 09/25/35 (1)

     31,830   
  31,376        

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust (04-6AR-1A), 0.602%, due 07/25/34 (1)

     30,441   
  14,798        

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. (02-QS16-A2), 0.702%, due 10/25/17 (1)

     14,277   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (Cost: $328,302)

     338,490   
       

 

 

 
    

Corporate Bonds (20.8%)

  

    

Airlines (1.2%)

  
  106,288        

Continental Airlines, Inc. Pass-Through Certificates, (99-1-A),
6.545%, due 08/02/20 (EETC)

     117,648   
  50,000        

JetBlue Airways Corp. Pass-Through Trust, (04-2-G2),
0.684%, due 05/15/18 
(1) (EETC)

     49,200   
  80,945        

United Air Lines, Inc. Pass-Through Trust (09-2A), 9.75%, due 07/15/18 (EETC)

     90,764   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Airlines

     257,612   
       

 

 

 
    

Auto Manufacturers (0.4%)

  
  75,000        

Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. (Japan), (144A), 0.935%, due 09/26/16 (1)(2)

     75,493   
       

 

 

 
    

Banks (4.2%)

  
  250,000        

Bank of America N.A., 0.514%, due 06/15/16 (1)

     248,821   
  50,000        

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The), 1.7%, due 11/24/14

     50,036   
  75,000        

Citigroup, Inc., 1.194%, due 07/25/16 (1)

     75,689   
  30,000        

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 3.3%, due 05/03/15

     30,412   
  300,000        

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., 0.564%, due 06/13/16 (1)

     298,925   
  75,000        

Macquarie Bank, Ltd. (Australia), (144A), 0.684%, due 06/15/16 (1)(2)

     75,030   
  50,000        

Macquarie Bank, Ltd. (Australia), (144A), 0.864%, due 10/27/17 (1)(2)

     50,007   
  60,000        

Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (The) (United Kingdom), 2.55%, due 09/18/15

     60,872   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Banks

     889,792   
       

 

 

 
    

Commercial Services (0.4%)

  
  75,000        

Catholic Health Initiatives, 1.6%, due 11/01/17

     75,091   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Diversified Financial Services (0.9%)

  
$ 100,000        

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 7%, due 04/15/15

   $ 102,773   
  75,000        

General Electric Capital Corp., 0.88%, due 07/12/16 (1)

     75,650   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Diversified Financial Services

     178,423   
       

 

 

 
    

Electric (1.0%)

  
  120,000        

NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 1.339%, due 09/01/15

     120,716   
  50,000        

Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC, 6.8%, due 09/01/18

     58,999   
  30,000        

PNM Resources, Inc., 9.25%, due 05/15/15

     31,317   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Electric

     211,032   
       

 

 

 
    

Engineering & Construction (1.0%)

  
  200,000        

Heathrow Funding, Ltd. (United Kingdom), (144A), 2.5%, due 06/25/17 (2)

     202,373   
       

 

 

 
    

Food (0.2%)

  
  50,000        

Kraft Foods Group, Inc., 1.625%, due 06/04/15

     50,313   
       

 

 

 
    

Healthcare-Services (0.8%)

  
  85,000        

Providence Health & Services Obligated Group, 1.185%, due 10/01/17 (1)

     85,494   
  75,000        

Ventas Realty LP, 1.55%, due 09/26/16

     75,627   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Healthcare-Services

     161,121   
       

 

 

 
    

Insurance (0.5%)

  
  100,000        

Metropolitan Life Global Funding I, (144A), 1.7%, due 06/29/15 (2)

     100,884   
       

 

 

 
    

Oil & Gas (0.2%)

  
  50,000        

Devon Energy Corp., 0.684%, due 12/15/15 (1)

     50,188   
       

 

 

 
    

Pharmaceuticals (0.7%)

  
  100,000        

McKesson Corp., 0.634%, due 09/10/15 (1)

     100,149   
  50,000        

Mylan, Inc., 1.8%, due 06/24/16

     50,670   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Pharmaceuticals

     150,819   
       

 

 

 
    

Pipelines (1.3%)

  
  100,000        

Florida Gas Transmission Co. LLC, (144A), 4%, due 07/15/15 (2)

     102,212   
  75,000        

TransCanada Pipelines, Ltd. (Canada), 0.913%, due 06/30/16 (1)

     75,543   
  100,000        

Williams Partners LP, 3.8%, due 02/15/15

     100,830   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Pipelines

     278,585   
       

 

 

 
    

Real Estate (1.2%)

  
  50,000        

Post Apartment Homes, LP, 4.75%, due 10/15/17

     54,397   
  200,000        

WEA Finance LLC/Westfield UK & Europe Finance PLC (Australia), (144A),
1.75%, due 09/15/17 
(2)

     200,697   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Real Estate

     255,094   
       

 

 

 
    

REIT (6.1%)

  
  75,000        

ARC Properties Operating Partnership LP/Clark Acquisition LLC, 2%, due 02/06/17

     73,181   
  100,000        

BioMed Realty LP, 3.85%, due 04/15/16

     103,743   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

REIT (Continued)

  
$ 100,000        

Camden Property Trust, 5%, due 06/15/15

   $ 102,610   
  50,000        

Essex Portfolio LP, 5.5%, due 03/15/17

     54,744   
  75,000        

HCP, Inc., 6%, due 01/30/17

     82,780   
  100,000        

HCP, Inc., 7.072%, due 06/08/15

     103,294   
  100,000        

Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc., 6.5%, due 01/17/17

     110,649   
  85,000        

Hospitality Properties Trust, 6.3%, due 06/15/16

     89,856   
  85,000        

Host Hotels & Resorts LP, 5.875%, due 06/15/19

     89,576   
  50,000        

Mack-Cali Realty LP, 2.5%, due 12/15/17

     50,876   
  75,000        

Mid-America Apartments LP, 5.5%, due 10/01/15

     78,020   
  85,000        

Pan Pacific Retail Properties, Inc., 5.25%, due 09/01/15

     88,164   
  75,000        

Realty Income Corp., 5.5%, due 11/15/15

     78,488   
  50,000        

SL Green Realty Corp., 5%, due 08/15/18

     53,980   
  50,000        

UDR, Inc., 5.25%, due 01/15/15

     50,449   
  75,000        

UDR, Inc., 5.25%, due 01/15/16

     78,846   
       

 

 

 
    

Total REIT

     1,289,256   
       

 

 

 
    

Telecommunications (0.7%)

  
  67,000        

AT&T, Inc., 2.5%, due 08/15/15

     68,034   
  87,000        

Verizon Communications, Inc., 1.764%, due 09/15/16 (1)

     89,034   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Telecommunications

     157,068   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Corporate Bonds (Cost: $4,422,114)

     4,383,144   
       

 

 

 
    

Municipal Bonds (1.1%)

  
  100,000        

Illinois State, General Obligation Bond, 4.35%, due 06/01/18

     104,963   
  125,000        

State of California, General Obligation Unlimited, 5.95%, due 04/01/16

     134,419   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Municipal Bonds (Cost: $248,184)

     239,382   
       

 

 

 
    

U.S. Government Agency Obligations (3.0%)

  
  105,000        

Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.173%, due 09/14/16 (1)

     105,025   
  215,000        

Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.182%, due 04/26/17 (1)

     215,241   
  135,000        

Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.204%, due 04/17/17 (1)

     135,120   
  110,000        

Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.207%, due 02/27/17 (1)

     110,195   
  70,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.75%, due 10/05/16

     70,070   
       

 

 

 
    

Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations (Cost: $634,960)

     635,651   
       

 

 

 
    

U.S. Treasury Securities (0.7%)

  
  32,928        

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Note, 0.5%, due 04/15/15 (3)

     32,874   
  62,286        

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Note, 1.625%, due 01/15/15 (3)

     62,208   
  50,000        

U.S. Treasury Note, 0.25%, due 08/15/15

     50,051   
       

 

 

 
    

Total U.S. Treasury Securities (Cost: $149,709)

     145,133   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Fixed Income Securities (Cost: $16,401,715) (78.0%)

     16,449,334   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Short Term Bond Fund

 

 

October 31, 2014

 

Number of
Shares
       Money Market Investments    Value  
  215,000        

Dreyfus Institutional Cash Advantage Fund, 0.06% (4)

   $ 215,000   
  215,000        

Morgan Stanley Liquidity Fund — Government Portfolio, 0.04% (4)

     215,000   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Money Market Investments (Cost: $430,000) (2.0%)

     430,000   
       

 

 

 
Principal
Amount
       Short-Term Investments        
    

Certificate of Deposit (Cost: $100,000) (0.5%)

  
    

Banks (0.5%)

  
$ 100,000        

Credit Suisse/New York (Switzerland), 0.555%, due 08/24/15 (1)

     99,980   
       

 

 

 
    

Commercial Paper (Cost: $199,997) (1.0%)

  
    

Electric (1.0%)

  
  200,000        

National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp., 0.09%, due 11/06/14 (5)

     199,997   
       

 

 

 
    

Discount Notes (14.9%)

  
  210,000        

Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note, 0.06%, due 01/26/15 (5)

     209,990   
  270,000        

Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note, 0.06%, due 01/21/15 (5)

     269,988   
  525,000        

Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note, 0.07%, due 02/20/15 (5)

     524,952   
  550,000        

Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note, 0.071%, due 11/28/14 (5)

     549,995   
  200,000        

Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note, 0.1%, due 11/21/14 (5)

     199,999   
  585,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Discount Note, 0.054%, due 02/11/15 (5)

     584,951   
  800,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Discount Note, 0.08%, due 11/24/14 (5)

     799,994   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Discount Notes (Cost: $3,139,653) (14.9%)

     3,139,869   
       

 

 

 
    

Repurchase Agreement (Cost: $782,510) (3.7%)

  
  782,510        

State Street Bank & Trust Company, 0%, due 11/03/14 (collateralized by $845,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.1%, due 10/17/22, valued at $798,582) (Total Amount to be Received Upon Repurchase $782,510)

     782,510   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Short-Term Investments (Cost: $4,222,160) (20.1%)

     4,222,356   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Investments (Cost: $21,053,875) (100.1%)

     21,101,690   
    

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (–0.1%)

     (21,254
       

 

 

 
    

Net Assets (100.0%)

   $ 21,080,436   
       

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

EETC - Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate.
I/F - Inverse Floating rate security whose interest rate moves in the opposite direction of prevailing interest rates.
PAC - Planned Amortization Class.
REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust.
TAC - Target Amortization Class.
(1)   Floating or variable rate security. The interest shown reflects the rate in effect at October 31, 2014.
(2)   Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold, normally only to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $1,193,345 or 5.7% of net assets. These securities are determined to be liquid by the Advisor, unless otherwise noted, under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors.
(3)   Interest rate for this security is a stated rate. Interest payments are determined based on the inflation-adjusted principal.
(4)   Rate disclosed is the 7-day net yield as of October 31, 2014.
(5)   Rate shown represents yield-to-maturity.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments by Industry

October 31, 2014

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Airlines

     1.2

Auto Manufacturers

     0.4   

Banks

     4.2   

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

     6.5   

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

     10.8   

Commercial Services

     0.4   

Diversified Financial Services

     0.9   

Electric

     1.0   

Engineering & Construction

     1.0   

Food

     0.2   

Healthcare-Services

     0.8   

Insurance

     0.5   

Municipal Bonds

     1.1   

Oil & Gas

     0.2   

Pharmaceuticals

     0.7   

Pipelines

     1.3   

REIT

     6.1   

Real Estate

     1.2   

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

     33.5   

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

     1.6   

Telecommunications

     0.7   

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     3.0   

U.S. Treasury Securities

     0.7   

Money Market Investments

     2.0   

Short-Term Investments

     20.1   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100.1
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Total Return Bond Fund

 

Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2014

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Asset-Backed Securities (9.8% of Net Assets)

  
$ 10,134,730        

321 Henderson Receivables I LLC (13-3A-A), (144A), 4.08%, due
01/17/73 
(1)

   $ 10,684,453   
  20,000,000        

Academic Loan Funding Trust (12-1A-A2), (144A), 1.252%, due
12/27/44
(1)(2)

     20,076,880   
  11,066,395        

Access Group, Inc. (05-2-A3), 0.415%, due 11/22/24 (2)(3)

     10,995,172   
  11,368,301        

ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust (05-HE7-A2D),
0.482%, due 11/25/35
(2)

     11,360,525   
  15,000,000        

AMMC CDO (14-14A-A1L), (144A), 1.798%, due 07/27/26 (1)(2)

     14,913,345   
  17,000,000        

Babson CLO, Ltd. (13-IA-A), (144A), 1.331%, due 04/20/25 (1)(2)

     16,720,384   
  3,764,000        

Babson CLO, Ltd. (14-IIA-A), (144A), 1.656%, due 10/17/26 (1)(2)

     3,737,114   
  8,415,603        

Bayview Commercial Asset Trust (04-1-A), (144A), 0.512%, due
04/25/34
(1)(2)

     7,936,520   
  13,615,274        

Bayview Commercial Asset Trust (06-1A-A1), (144A), 0.422%, due
04/25/36
(1)(2)

     12,013,872   
  16,937,170        

Brazos Higher Education Authority, Inc. (05-3-A15), 0.374%, due
03/25/25
(2)(3)

     16,880,133   
  18,700,000        

Brazos Higher Education Authority, Inc. (11-1-A3), 1.288%, due 11/25/33 (2)

     19,009,746   
  11,775,000        

Brazos Higher Education Authority, Inc. (11-2-A3), 1.234%, due 10/27/36 (2)

     11,922,692   
  7,900,000        

Cent CLO, Ltd. (13-18A-A), (144A), 1.351%, due 07/23/25 (1)(2)

     7,710,526   
  6,300,709        

CIT Education Loan Trust (07-1-A), (144A), 0.324%, due 03/25/42 (1)(2)

     5,995,925   
  16,780,000        

College Loan Corp. Trust (07-1-A3), 0.334%, due 04/25/29 (2)(3)

     16,434,139   
  8,319,695        

Collegiate Funding Services Education Loan Trust (04-A-A3),
0.444%, due 09/28/26
(2)

     8,301,226   
  12,500,000        

Eaton Vance CLO, Ltd. (14-1A-A), (144A), 1.685%, due 07/15/26 (1)(2)

     12,449,525   
  16,346,232        

Educational Funding of the South, Inc. (12-1-A), 1.202%, due 03/25/36 (2)

     16,525,688   
  16,675,000        

EFS Volunteer LLC (10-1-A2), (144A), 1.084%, due 10/25/35 (1)(2)

     16,568,260   
  7,225,000        

EFS Volunteer No 2 LLC (12-1-A2), (144A), 1.505%, due 03/25/36 (1)(2)

     7,419,261   
  17,750,000        

EFS Volunteer No 3 LLC (12-1-A3), (144A), 1.155%, due 04/25/33 (1)(2)

     18,046,611   
  11,000,000        

Flagship CLO (14-8A-A), (144A), 1.773%, due 01/16/26 (1)(2)(4)

     11,000,080   
  18,570,000        

Flatiron CLO, Ltd. (14-1A-A1), (144A), 1.616%, due 07/17/26 (1)(2)

     18,427,661   
  4,280,820        

GE Business Loan Trust (04-2A-A), (144A), 0.373%, due 12/15/32 (1)(2)

     4,173,410   
  22,507,875        

Global SC Finance SRL (14-1A-A2), (144A), 3.09%, due 07/17/29 (1)

     22,229,181   
  11,928,698        

Goal Capital Funding Trust (05-2-A3), 0.405%, due 05/28/30 (2)(3)

     11,758,178   
  11,808,299        

Goal Capital Funding Trust (06-1-A3), 0.355%, due 11/25/26 (2)

     11,715,391   
  25,000,000        

GoldenTree Loan Opportunities VII, Ltd. (13-7A-A), (144A),
1.384%, due 04/25/25
(1)(2)

     24,641,525   
  15,301,925        

Higher Education Funding I (14-1-A), (144A), 1.288%, due 05/25/34 (1)(2)

     15,384,787   
  3,886,437        

Jasper CLO, Ltd. (05-1A-A), (144A), 0.509%, due 08/01/17 (1)(2)

     3,881,281   
  4,934,581        

JFIN CLO, Ltd. (07-1A-A1A), (144A), 0.436%, due 07/20/21 (1)(2)

     4,923,257   
  5,000,000        

Limerock CLO III LLC (14-3A-A1), (144A), 1.759%, due 10/20/26 (1)(2)(4)

     4,999,937   
  18,000,000        

Montana Higher Education Student Assistance Corp. (12-1-A3),
1.207%, due 07/20/43
(2)

     17,902,025   
  3,650,000        

National Collegiate Master Student Loan Trust I (02-2-AR10), (144A),
3.652%, due 11/01/42
(1)(2)

     3,650,336   
  9,297,006        

National Collegiate Student Loan Trust (06-3-A3), 0.302%, due 10/25/27 (2)

     9,184,922   
  750,000        

National Collegiate Student Loan Trust (07-4-A2A3), 3.657%, due
12/26/25
(2)

     748,967   
  39,455,931        

Navient Student Loan Trust (14-2-A), 0.852%, due 03/25/43 (2)

     39,624,208   
  39,467,612        

Navient Student Loan Trust (14-3-A), 0.832%, due 03/25/43 (2)

     39,632,046   
  22,869,097        

Navient Student Loan Trust (14-4-A), 0.832%, due 03/25/43 (2)

     22,966,016   
  30,185,000        

Nelnet Student Loan Trust (14-4A-A2), (144A), 1.102%, due 11/25/43 (1)(2)

     30,309,192   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Asset-Backed Securities (Continued)

  
$ 11,077,388        

Pangaea CLO, Ltd. (07-1A-A1), (144A), 0.481%, due 10/21/21 (1)(2)

   $ 10,860,802   
  16,000,000        

Panhandle-Plains Higher Education Authority, Inc. (11-1-A3),
1.185%, due 10/01/37
(2)

     16,005,137   
  1,440,609        

Red River CLO, Ltd. (1A-A), (144A), 0.502%, due 07/27/18 (1)(2)

     1,432,276   
  9,500,000        

SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust (04-A-A3), 0.634%, due 06/15/33 (2)

     9,203,424   
  10,000,000        

SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust (04-B-A3), 0.564%, due 03/15/24 (2)

     9,557,540   
  4,146,541        

SLM Student Loan Trust (04-8-B), 0.694%, due 01/25/40 (2)

     3,802,019   
  7,534,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (05-5-A5), 0.984%, due 10/25/40 (2)

     7,355,188   
  6,716,189        

SLM Student Loan Trust (07-6-B), 1.084%, due 04/27/43 (2)

     6,219,705   
  4,771,513        

SLM Student Loan Trust (07-8-B), 1.234%, due 04/27/43 (2)

     4,469,729   
  7,405,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (08-2-B), 1.434%, due 01/25/29 (2)

     6,805,763   
  6,549,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (08-3-B), 1.434%, due 04/25/29 (2)

     6,050,677   
  3,270,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (08-4-B), 2.084%, due 04/25/29 (2)

     3,298,938   
  17,785,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (08-5-A4), 1.934%, due 07/25/23 (2)(3)

     18,497,227   
  16,200,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (08-5-B), 2.084%, due 07/25/29 (2)

     16,685,875   
  20,000,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (08-6-A3), 0.984%, due 01/25/19 (2)(3)

     20,125,166   
  6,380,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (08-6-B), 2.084%, due 07/25/29 (2)

     6,437,738   
  6,380,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (08-7-B), 2.084%, due 07/25/29 (2)

     6,428,271   
  5,696,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (08-8-B), 2.484%, due 10/25/29 (2)

     5,998,227   
  15,950,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (08-9-B), 2.484%, due 10/25/29 (2)

     16,874,685   
  12,800,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (11-1-A2), 1.302%, due 10/25/34 (2)

     13,233,600   
  17,840,000        

SLM Student Loan Trust (11-2-A2), 1.352%, due 10/25/34 (2)

     18,260,105   
  9,209,874        

SLM Student Loan Trust (12-2-A), 0.852%, due 01/25/29 (2)

     9,243,696   
  10,000,000        

South Carolina Student Loan Corp. (06-1-A2), 0.354%, due 12/01/22 (2)

     9,741,000   
  7,550,000        

Telos CLO, Ltd. (06-1A-A2), (144A), 0.63%, due 10/11/21 (1)(2)

     7,455,554   
  18,920,000        

Voya CLO, Ltd. (14-2A-A1), (144A), 1.677%, due 07/17/26 (1)(2)

     18,826,043   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Asset-Backed Securities (Cost: $844,986,709)

     815,722,782   
       

 

 

 
    

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (5.1%)

  
  45,330,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates (K005-A2), 4.317%, due 11/25/19 (3)

     50,002,684   
  24,280,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates (K007-A2), 4.224%, due 03/25/20 (3)

     26,739,807   
  29,110,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates (K009-A2), 3.808%, due 08/25/20 (3)

     31,508,126   
  32,350,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates (K010-A2), 4.333%, due 10/25/20 (3)

     35,945,703   
  25,890,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates (K013-A2), 3.974%, due 01/25/21 (2)(3)

     28,295,479   
  49,552,640        

Federal National Mortgage Association, (12-M12-1A),
2.84%, due 08/25/22 (ACES) 
(2)(3)

     50,744,425   
  35,055,859        

Federal National Mortgage Association, (12-M15-A),
2.656%, due 10/25/22 (ACES) 
(2)(3)

     35,604,034   
  41,610,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association, (14-M12-FA),
0.453%, due 10/25/21 (ACES) 
(2)

     41,868,336   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (Continued)

  
$ 2,960,384        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AE0918, 3.665%, due 10/01/20 (3)

   $ 3,193,363   
  19,326,875        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AL0290, 4.447%, due 04/01/21 (3)

     21,649,843   
  20,700,741        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AL0600, 4.3%, due 07/01/21 (3)

     23,000,098   
  16,034,538        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AL2660, 2.629%, due 10/01/22 (3)

     16,052,373   
  45,240,581        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AL3366, 2.436%, due 02/01/23 (3)

     44,780,124   
  12,622,531        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #FN0003, 4.297%, due 01/01/21 (3)

     13,996,798   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (Cost: $426,992,556)

     423,381,193   
       

 

 

 
    

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (0.7%)

  
  6,440,000        

COMM Mortgage Trust (12-LC4-A4), 3.288%, due 12/10/44

     6,660,602   
  10,301,320        

DBRR Trust (11-LC2-A4A), (144A), 4.537%, due 07/12/44 (1)(2)

     11,390,345   
  17,505,000        

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II (11-GC5-A4), 3.707%, due 08/10/44

     18,611,287   
  3,460,000        

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust (11-C3-A4), 4.118%, due 07/15/49

     3,741,412   
  17,835,000        

WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust (11-C5-A4), 3.667%, due 11/15/44

     18,847,645   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency
(Cost: $56,270,229)

     59,251,291   
       

 

 

 
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (41.4%)

  
  347,782        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (1829-ZB), 6.5%, due 03/15/26 (3)

     384,117   
  450,844        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (2367-ZK), 6%, due 10/15/31 (3)

     507,383   
  6,107,942        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (2514-PZ), 5.5%, due 10/15/32 (PAC) (3)

     6,762,943   
  15,135,804        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (2571-PZ), 5.5%, due 02/15/33 (PAC) (3)

     16,634,689   
  1,595,091        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (2642-AR), 4.5%, due 07/15/23 (3)

     1,718,677   
  894,932        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (2647-OV), 0%, due 07/15/33 (P/O) (3)(5)

     705,122   
  6,162,955        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (2662-MT), 4.5%, due 08/15/33 (TAC) (3)

     6,613,197   
  3,528,678        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (2666-BD), 4.5%, due 08/15/23 (3)

     3,803,809   
  4,913,097        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (2700-B), 4.5%, due 11/15/23 (3)

     5,236,595   
  31,040,534        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (2752-GZ), 5%, due 02/15/34 (PAC) (3)

     34,679,897   
  55,680,400        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (276-30), 3%, due 09/15/42 (3)

     55,482,189   
  9,554,490        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (2769-LB), 4%, due 03/15/19 (3)

     10,028,123   
  61,664,636        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (277-30), 3%, due 09/15/42 (3)

     61,412,619   
  1,715,203        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (2882-JH), 4.5%, due 10/15/34 (PAC) (3)

     1,806,497   
  953,109        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (2903-PO), 0%, due 11/15/23 (P/O) (3)(5)

     933,351   
  156,647        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3014-YH), 4.5%, due 08/15/35 (TAC) (3)

     156,700   
  7,981,074        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3045-HZ), 4.5%, due 10/15/35 (3)

     8,577,960   
  50,000,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3063-YG), 5.5%, due 11/15/35 (PAC) (3)

     56,080,092   
  34,431,077        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3114-KZ), 5%, due 02/15/36 (3)

     38,255,863   
  14,135,284        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3146-GE), 5.5%, due 04/15/26 (3)

     15,602,498   
  12,509,592        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3149-OD),
0%, due 05/15/36 (P/O) (PAC) 
(3)(5)

     11,167,764   
  454,275        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3154-B), 5%, due 08/15/32 (3)

     454,964   
  12,462,302        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3315-S),
6.257%, due 05/15/37 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

     1,336,501   
  8,928,579        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3376-SX),
5.887%, due 10/15/37 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

     1,285,604   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (Continued)

  
$ 829,881        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3379-AB), 6%, due 07/15/36

   $ 836,303   
  13,526,856        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3410-IS),
6.117%, due 02/15/38 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

     1,942,785   
  10,793,872        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3424-BI),
6.647%, due 04/15/38 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

     2,012,985   
  7,964,490        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3512-AY), 4%, due 02/15/24 (3)

     8,524,728   
  4,168,685        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3519-SH),
5.347%, due 07/15/37 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

     475,299   
  20,404,517        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3531-SC),
6.147%, due 05/15/39 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

     2,654,015   
  4,731,446        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3541-SA),
6.597%, due 06/15/39 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

     534,886   
  19,225,543        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3550-GS),
6.597%, due 07/15/39 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

     3,434,845   
  8,059,766        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3551-VZ), 5.5%, due 12/15/32 (3)

     8,982,964   
  37,500,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3557-NB), 4.5%, due 07/15/29 (3)

     40,514,400   
  17,683,017        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3557-KB), 4.5%, due 07/15/29 (3)

     18,952,702   
  18,394,475        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3558-KB), 4%, due 08/15/29 (3)

     19,680,489   
  25,000,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3565-XB), 4%, due 08/15/24 (3)

     26,707,427   
  2,269,510        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3575-D), 4.5%, due 03/15/37 (3)

     2,426,615   
  20,115,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3626-MD), 5%, due 01/15/38 (PAC)

     22,486,001   
  20,025,406        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3719-PJ), 4.5%, due 09/15/40 (PAC) (3)

     22,357,719   
  31,285,910        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3770-ZB), 5%, due 12/15/40 (3)

     36,014,831   
  23,984,226        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3788-SB),
6.327%, due 01/15/41 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

     3,990,548   
  6,086,901        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3885-PO),
0%, due 11/15/33 (P/O) (PAC) 
(3)(5)

     5,503,182   
  10,470,000        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (3930-KE), 4%, due 09/15/41 (PAC) (3)

     11,199,026   
  10,214,497        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (4030-HS),
6.457%, due 04/15/42 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

     1,793,306   
  13,652,035        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (R002-ZA), 5.5%, due 06/15/35 (3)

     15,255,928   
  9,331,171        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #A88591, 5%, due
09/01/39
(3)

     10,367,781   
  46,500,684        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #A91162, 5%, due
02/01/40
(3)

     52,364,774   
  14,378,094        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #A92195, 5%, due
05/01/40
(3)

     16,123,647   
  29,946,197        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #A97038, 4%, due
02/01/41
(3)

     31,981,600   
  6,592        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #B15322, 5%, due
07/01/19
(3)

     6,959   
  16,122        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #B15490, 5%, due
07/01/19
(3)

     17,014   
  68,287        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #B15557, 5%, due
07/01/19

     72,777   
  24,807        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #B15802, 5%, due
07/01/19
(3)

     26,180   
  108,298        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #C90552, 6%, due
06/01/22
(3)

     122,798   
  390,865        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G01959, 5%, due
12/01/35
(3)

     433,186   
  49,488,792        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G06173, 4%, due
11/01/40
(3)

     53,119,809   
  14,587,735        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G07556, 4%, due
11/01/43
(3)

     15,663,025   
  54,285,672        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G07786, 4%, due 08/01/44

     58,119,595   
  630,201        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G11678, 4.5%, due
04/01/20
(3)

     674,430   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (Continued)

  
$ 1,617,831        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G12635, 5.5%, due 03/01/22 (3)

   $ 1,718,331   
  2,024,057        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G12702, 4.5%, due 09/01/20 (3)

     2,138,217   
  2,309,312        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G13390, 6%, due 01/01/24 (3)

     2,566,390   
  27,257        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G30194, 6.5%, due 04/01/21 (3)

     30,883   
  4,067,095        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G30450, 6%, due 01/01/29 (3)

     4,615,461   
  4,341,573        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G30452, 6%, due 10/01/28 (3)

     4,926,946   
  6,409,830        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #G30454, 5%, due 05/01/29 (3)

     7,133,690   
  933,911        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #H82001, 5.5%, due 07/01/37 (3)

     1,035,218   
  7,929,354        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #N70081, 5.5%, due 07/01/38 (3)

     8,841,617   
  8,752,249        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #P51350, 5%, due 03/01/36 (3)

     9,689,491   
  38,977,958        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #V80284, 3.5%, due 08/01/43 (3)

     40,452,789   
  52,480,470        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #V80353, 3%, due 08/01/43 (3)

     52,728,521   
  505,394        

Federal National Mortgage Association (01-40-Z), 6%, due 08/25/31 (3)

     564,303   
  1,404,273        

Federal National Mortgage Association (03-117-TG),
4.75%, due 08/25/33 (PAC) 
(3)

     1,532,802   
  1,383,895        

Federal National Mortgage Association (04-52-SW),
6.948%, due 07/25/34 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

     239,602   
  3,693,268        

Federal National Mortgage Association (04-65-LT), 4.5%, due 08/25/24 (3)

     3,942,466   
  3,772,470        

Federal National Mortgage Association (04-68-LC), 5%, due 09/25/29 (3)

     4,100,753   
  13,861,283        

Federal National Mortgage Association (05-117-LC), 5.5%, due 11/25/35 (PAC) (3)

     15,098,652   
  726,052        

Federal National Mortgage Association (05-74-CP),
24.192%, due 05/25/35 (I/F) (PAC) 
(2)(3)

     1,127,569   
  5,642,378        

Federal National Mortgage Association (07-20-SI),
6.298%, due 03/25/37 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

     832,143   
  5,351,557        

Federal National Mortgage Association (07-21-SE),
6.288%, due 03/25/37 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

     808,341   
  6,969,036        

Federal National Mortgage Association (07-56-SG),
6.258%, due 06/25/37 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

     891,271   
  16,047,955        

Federal National Mortgage Association (07-58-SV),
6.598%, due 06/25/37 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

     2,054,921   
  3,853,816        

Federal National Mortgage Association (07-65-S),
6.448%, due 07/25/37 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

     507,347   
  1,819,649        

Federal National Mortgage Association (07-88-FY), 0.612%, due 09/25/37 (2)(3)

     1,824,342   
  17,971,491        

Federal National Mortgage Association (07-103-AI),
6.348%, due 03/25/37 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

     2,828,177   
  33,801,325        

Federal National Mortgage Association (07-B2-ZA), 5.5%, due 06/25/37 (3)

     38,173,713   
  17,108,486        

Federal National Mortgage Association (08-1-AI),
6.098%, due 05/25/37 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

     2,446,779   
  11,753,658        

Federal National Mortgage Association (08-13-SB),
6.088%, due 03/25/38 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

     1,841,563   
  20,162,137        

Federal National Mortgage Association (08-23-SB),
6.698%, due 04/25/38 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

     3,258,675   
  2,664,113        

Federal National Mortgage Association (08-35-SD),
6.298%, due 05/25/38 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)

     484,508   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (Continued)

  
$ 29,448,410        

Federal National Mortgage Association (08-66-SG),
5.918%, due 08/25/38 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

   $ 3,763,630   
  12,448,916        

Federal National Mortgage Association (08-68-SA),
5.818%, due 08/25/38 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

     1,554,322   
  8,153,639        

Federal National Mortgage Association (09-26-KB), 4%, due 04/25/24 (3)

     8,537,333   
  9,103,839        

Federal National Mortgage Association (09-3-SH),
5.298%, due 06/25/37 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

     1,124,343   
  3,352,177        

Federal National Mortgage Association (09-47-SV),
6.598%, due 07/25/39 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

     426,206   
  12,587,419        

Federal National Mortgage Association (09-51-SA),
6.598%, due 07/25/39 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

     1,959,305   
  6,162,098        

Federal National Mortgage Association (09-6-SD),
5.398%, due 02/25/39 (I/O) (I/F)
(2)(3)

     849,477   
  15,988,322        

Federal National Mortgage Association (09-68-KB), 4%, due 09/25/24 (3)

     16,955,660   
  26,860,368        

Federal National Mortgage Association (09-71-LB), 4%, due 09/25/29 (3)

     28,738,714   
  34,000,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association (09-72-AC), 4%, due 09/25/29 (3)

     36,305,778   
  3,471,937        

Federal National Mortgage Association (09-72-JS),
7.098%, due 09/25/39 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

     568,983   
  20,937,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association (10-136-CX), 4%, due 08/25/39 (PAC) (3)

     22,340,323   
  50,000,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association (11-111-DB), 4%, due 11/25/41 (3)

     53,949,365   
  55,036,639        

Federal National Mortgage Association (12-133-GC),
2.5%, due 08/25/41 (PAC) 
(3)

     55,473,398   
  24,073,910        

Federal National Mortgage Association (12-153-PC), 2%, due 05/25/42 (PAC) (3)

     23,617,406   
  11,777,276        

Federal National Mortgage Association (13-101-BO),
0%, due 10/25/43 (P/O) 
(3)(5)

     8,987,994   
  27,233,993        

Federal National Mortgage Association (13-101-CO),
0%, due 10/25/43 (P/O) 
(3)(5)

     20,866,984   
  30,765,739        

Federal National Mortgage Association (13-21-EC), 2%, due 12/25/38 (I/O) (3)

     29,854,753   
  21,400,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association (13-95-PN), 3%, due 01/25/43 (PAC)

     21,023,629   
  152,589        

Federal National Mortgage Association (93-202-SZ),
10%, due 11/25/23 (I/F) (PAC) 
(2)(3)

     176,517   
  856,367        

Federal National Mortgage Association (95-21-C), 0%, due 05/25/24 (P/O) (3)(5)

     817,822   
  67,072        

Federal National Mortgage Association (G92-29-J), 8%, due 07/25/22 (3)

     74,796   
  95,495        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #254442, 5.5%, due
09/01/17
(3)

     100,892   
  309,457        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #254634, 5.5%, due
02/01/23
(3)

     347,013   
  4,332,056        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #257536, 5%, due 01/01/29 (3)

     4,811,213   
  2,408,813        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #310033, 6%, due 07/01/47 (3)

     2,719,569   
  9,314,523        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #555424, 5.5%, due
05/01/33
(3)

     10,463,696   
  902,387        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #555811, 4%, due 10/01/18 (3)

     958,254   
  63,495        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #661856,
2.266%, due 10/01/32
(2)(3)

     63,458   
  343,931        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #671133,
1.787%, due 02/01/33
(2)(3)

     356,643   
  99,771        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #672272, 2.19%, due 12/01/32 (2)(3)

     105,577   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (Continued)

  
$ 444,317        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #676766,
2.208%, due 01/01/33
(2)(3)

   $ 472,050   
  254,768        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #687847, 2.16%, due
02/01/33
(2)

     270,611   
  915,876        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #692104,
1.792%, due 02/01/33
(2)(3)

     950,792   
  544,025        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #699866,
2.127%, due 04/01/33
(2)(3)

     570,401   
  260,216        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #704454,
2.188%, due 05/01/33
(2)(3)

     277,381   
  284,151        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #708820,
2.258%, due 06/01/33
(2)(3)

     284,854   
  458,004        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #725275, 4%, due 03/01/19 (3)

     486,413   
  297,727        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #728824,
2.082%, due 07/01/33
(2)(3)

     319,756   
  1,157,291        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #734384, 5.5%, due 07/01/33 (3)

     1,270,172   
  30,986        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #785677, 5%, due 07/01/19 (3)

     33,073   
  1,357,694        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #888593, 7%, due 06/01/37 (3)

     1,566,671   
  1,313,557        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #934103, 5%, due 07/01/38 (3)

     1,438,268   
  2,491,049        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #979563, 5%, due 04/01/28 (3)

     2,758,216   
  1,494,217        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #995040, 5%, due 06/01/23 (3)

     1,627,858   
  7,595,035        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #995425, 6%, due 01/01/24 (3)

     8,352,052   
  4,884,063        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #995573, 6%, due 01/01/49 (3)

     5,363,189   
  11,010,820        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #995953, 6%, due 11/01/28 (3)

     12,481,435   
  6,480,523        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #995954, 6%, due 03/01/29 (3)

     7,353,654   
  5,502,245        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AA3303, 5.5%, due
06/01/38
(3)

     6,137,540   
  65,187,933        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AB1617, 4%, due 10/01/40 (3)

     70,048,381   
  45,403,445        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AB6210, 3%, due 09/01/42 (3)

     45,602,021   
  9,388,222        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AC1602, 4.5%, due
09/01/29
(3)

     10,370,116   
  18,950,094        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AE0588, 6%, due 08/01/37 (3)

     21,571,381   
  16,002,641        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AL0851, 6%, due 10/01/40 (3)

     18,138,057   
  11,277,108        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AL1594, 6%, due 07/01/40 (3)

     12,781,942   
  70,976,845        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AL4597, 4%, due 01/01/44 (3)

     76,269,448   
  21,201,654        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #AQ8803, 3.5%, due
01/01/43
(3)

     21,933,774   
  20,962,987        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA0843, 4.5%, due
09/01/41
(3)

     22,762,856   
  16,472,917        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA1283, 3.5%, due 12/01/42

     17,041,747   
  24,526,773        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA1442, 4%, due 05/01/43

     26,289,167   
  76,676,889        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA1561, 3%, due 09/01/33 (3)

     78,534,838   
  62,482,540        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA1584, 3.5%, due
09/01/33
(3)

     65,479,750   
  69,675,718        

Federal National Mortgage Association, Pool #MA1608, 3.5%, due
10/01/33
(3)

     73,017,975   
  44,375,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA, 2.5% (6)

     45,037,157   
  328,170,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA, 3% (6)

     328,246,900   
  39,705,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA, 3% (6)

     41,184,633   
  338,580,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA, 3.5% (6)

     350,112,881   
  319,575,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA, 4% (6)

     339,273,801   
  154,240,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA, 4.5% (6)

     167,229,900   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (Continued)

  
$ 1,509,125        

Government National Mortgage Association (03-42-SH),
6.393%, due 05/20/33 (I/O) (I/F) 
(2)(3)

   $ 224,067   
  15,214,700        

Government National Mortgage Association (11-70-BO),
0%, due 05/20/41 (P/O) 
(3)(5)

     11,615,060   
  29,961,318        

Government National Mortgage Association, Pool #782902,
4.5%, due 02/15/40
(3)

     33,350,690   
  513,084        

Government National Mortgage Association II, Pool #80963,
1.625%, due 07/20/34
(2)(3)

     537,386   
  102,462        

Government National Mortgage Association II, Pool #631700,
7%, due 09/20/34
(3)

     107,110   
  27,465,000        

Government National Mortgage Association II TBA, 3% (6)

     27,986,406   
  18,235,000        

Government National Mortgage Association II TBA, 4% (6)

     19,500,053   
  46,015,000        

Government National Mortgage Association II TBA, 4.5% (6)

     50,235,438   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency (Cost: $3,307,686,993)

     3,437,827,568   
       

 

 

 
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (29.3%)

  
  6,603,461        

Accredited Mortgage Loan Trust (05-3-A2D), 0.52%, due 09/25/35 (2)

     6,568,997   
  17,807,267        

ACE Securities Corp. (06-ASP1-A2D), 0.462%, due 12/25/35 (2)

     17,057,239   
  20,877,468        

ACE Securities Corp. (07-ASP1-A2C), 0.412%, due 03/25/37 (2)

     12,325,384   
  11,221,417        

ACE Securities Corp. (07-ASP1-A2D), 0.532%, due 03/25/37 (2)

     6,707,250   
  2,718,910        

Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust (04-5-3A1), 2.512%, due 04/25/35 (2)

     2,701,497   
  23,002,000        

Ameriquest Mortgage Securities, Inc. (05-R10-A2C), 0.482%, due 01/25/36 (2)

     22,626,883   
  7,952,019        

Asset-Backed Funding Certificates (05-HE2-M2), 0.902%, due 06/25/35 (2)

     7,785,038   
  22,572,013        

Asset-Backed Funding Certificates (07-WMC1-A2A), 0.902%, due 06/25/37 (2)

     15,799,168   
  3,284,209        

Asset-Backed Securities Corp. Home Equity (05-HE5-M2),
0.812%, due 06/25/35
(2)

     3,279,141   
  52,114,000        

Asset-Backed Securities Corp. Home Equity (07-HE1-A4),
0.295%, due 12/25/36
(2)

     41,816,743   
  2,071,481        

Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust (03-3-A4), 5.75%, due 05/25/33

     2,135,339   
  679,179        

Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust (03-4-1A5), 5.5%, due 06/25/33

     703,082   
  16,641,377        

Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust (03-9-1CB5), 5.5%, due 11/25/33

     17,105,310   
  922,801        

Banc of America Funding Corp. (04-B-3A1), 2.801%, due 12/20/34 (2)

     549,284   
  229,741        

Banc of America Funding Corp. (06-D-2A1), 2.819%, due 05/20/36 (2)(7)

     168,839   
  8,156,781        

Banc of America Funding Corp. (06-D-3A1), 2.833%, due 05/20/36 (2)(7)

     7,115,829   
  18,957,411        

Banc of America Funding Corp. (06-G-2A1), 0.377%, due 07/20/36 (2)

     17,746,696   
  2,877,982        

Banc of America Funding Corp. (06-G-2A3), 0.327%, due 07/20/36 (2)

     2,880,431   
  2,358,194        

Banc of America Funding Trust (06-3-4A14), 6%, due 03/25/36

     2,371,912   
  9,956,103        

Banc of America Funding Trust (06-3-5A3), 5.5%, due 03/25/36 (7)

     9,591,909   
  4,173,949        

BCAP LLC Trust (07-AA1-1A2), 0.312%, due 02/25/47 (2)(7)

     3,833,342   
  487,770        

BCAP LLC Trust (09-RR1-21A1), (144A), 2.612%, due 11/26/34 (1)(2)

     492,671   
  1,892,025        

BCAP LLC Trust (09-RR1-22A1), (144A), 2.614%, due 05/26/35 (1)(2)

     1,918,618   
  1,170,453        

BCAP LLC Trust (09-RR1-23A1), (144A), 2.619%, due 05/26/35 (1)(2)

     1,189,036   
  8,439,911        

BCAP LLC Trust (11-RR2-3A6), (144A), 2.654%, due 11/21/35 (1)(2)

     7,897,284   
  1,230,877        

BCAP LLC Trust (11-RR3-1A5), (144A), 2.714%, due 05/27/37 (1)(2)

     1,228,080   
  1,904,787        

BCAP LLC Trust (11-RR3-5A3), (144A), 5.094%, due 11/27/37 (1)(2)

     1,843,190   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (Continued)

  
$ 7,698,741        

BCAP LLC Trust (11-RR4-1A3), (144A), 2.847%, due 03/26/36 (1)(2)

   $ 7,495,090   
  6,969,139        

BCAP LLC Trust (11-RR4-2A3), (144A), 1%, due 06/26/47 (1)(2)

     6,949,033   
  9,203,948        

BCAP LLC Trust (11-RR4-3A3), (144A), 2.539%, due 07/26/36 (1)(2)

     8,582,166   
  11,039,374        

BCAP LLC Trust (11-RR5-1A3), (144A), 1.418%, due 03/26/37 (1)(2)

     10,872,392   
  3,140,759        

BCAP LLC Trust (11-RR5-2A3), (144A), 2.708%, due 06/26/37 (1)(2)

     3,147,700   
  8,277,702        

BCAP LLC Trust (12-RR2-9A3), (144A), 2.613%, due 03/26/35 (1)(2)

     8,384,505   
  7,113,033        

BCAP LLC Trust (12-RR7-1A1), (144A), 0.325%, due 08/26/36 (1)(2)

     6,938,046   
  3,468,689        

BCAP LLC Trust (12-RR8-5A3), (144A), 0.435%, due 05/26/37 (1)(2)

     3,400,894   
  6,287,110        

BCAP LLC Trust (12-RR9-1A1), (144A), 0.335%, due 07/26/35 (1)(2)

     6,081,069   
  16,342,343        

BCAP LLC Trust (12-RR9-1A1), (144A), 2.5%, due 08/26/36 (1)(2)

     16,163,339   
  9,214,623        

BCAP LLC Trust (13-RR2-6A1), (144A), 2.803%, due 06/26/37 (1)(2)

     9,211,156   
  2,739,037        

Bear Stearns Alt-A Trust (04-13-A1), 0.892%, due 11/25/34 (2)

     2,729,103   
  10,116        

Bear Stearns Alt-A Trust (05-2-2A4), 2.606%, due 04/25/35 (2)

     9,786   
  1,516,073        

Bear Stearns Alt-A Trust (06-3-1A1), 0.532%, due 05/25/36 (2)(7)

     1,120,500   
  978,019        

Bear Stearns Alt-A Trust (06-4-32A1), 2.635%, due 07/25/36 (2)(7)

     708,170   
  1,804,007        

Bear Stearns ARM Trust (04-12-1A1), 2.667%, due 02/25/35 (2)

     1,670,541   
  4,803,543        

Bear Stearns ARM Trust (06-2-2A1), 2.651%, due 07/25/36 (2)(7)

     4,091,058   
  511,698        

Bear Stearns ARM Trust (07-1-2A1), 2.781%, due 02/25/47 (2)(7)

     409,582   
  2,722,294        

Bear Stearns ARM Trust (07-5-3A1), 4.893%, due 08/25/47 (2)(7)

     2,538,555   
  3,517,477        

Bear Stearns Asset-Backed Securities I Trust (05-AC6-1A3),
5.5%, due 09/25/35
(2)

     3,585,343   
  7,520,963        

Bear Stearns Asset-Backed Securities I Trust (05-AC6-1A4),
5.4%, due 09/25/35
(2)

     7,629,819   
  8,855,886        

Bear Stearns Asset-Backed Securities I Trust (06-HE9-1A2),
0.302%, due 11/25/36
(2)

     7,196,018   
  1,027,936        

Bear Stearns Mortgage Funding Trust (06-AR3-1A1), 0.332%, due 10/25/36 (2)

     739,220   
  4,171,972        

Bear Stearns Mortgage Funding Trust (07-AR4-1A1), 0.352%, due 09/25/47 (2)

     3,378,486   
  4,524,515        

BNC Mortgage Loan Trust (07-1-A2), 0.212%, due 03/25/37 (2)

     4,522,651   
  2,622,375        

BNC Mortgage Loan Trust (07-3-A2), 0.212%, due 07/25/37 (2)

     2,570,654   
  4,056,956        

Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust (05-NC5-A2), 0.472%, due 10/25/35 (2)

     4,032,983   
  16,507,175        

Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust (05-NC5-A3), 0.572%, due 10/25/35 (2)

     15,879,539   
  9,063,299        

Centex Home Equity (05-D-M1), 0.582%, due 10/25/35 (2)

     8,909,114   
  1,812,546        

Chase Mortgage Finance Corp. (06-A1-2A1), 2.513%, due 09/25/36 (2)(7)

     1,617,664   
  10,253,812        

Chase Mortgage Finance Corp. (07-A1-8A1), 2.532%, due 02/25/37 (2)

     10,377,032   
  5,377,941        

Chaseflex Trust (05-1-1A5), 6.5%, due 02/25/35 (7)

     5,184,193   
  24,227,000        

Chaseflex Trust (06-1-A3), 6.295%, due 06/25/36 (2)

     24,081,662   
  1,084,278        

Citicorp Mortgage Securities Trust, Inc. (07-4-3A1), 5.5%, due 05/25/37

     1,074,499   
  8,172,298        

Citicorp Residential Mortgage Trust, Inc. (06-2-A4), 5.775%, due 09/25/36

     8,639,372   
  8,750,795        

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. (06-AR5-1A1A), 2.493%, due
07/25/36
(2)(7)

     7,615,003   
  12,620,030        

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. (06-AR9-1A2), 0.322%, due
11/25/36
(2)

     12,538,050   
  5,474,774        

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. (06-WFH2-A2A), 0.302%, due 08/25/36 (2)

     5,348,266   
  1,820,481        

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. (06-WFH3-A3), 0.302%, due
10/25/36
(2)

     1,819,553   
  6,101,799        

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. (07-12-2A1), (144A), 6.5%, due 10/25/36 (1)(7)

     4,904,889   
  5,867,725        

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. (08-AR4-1A1A), (144A),
2.734%, due 11/25/38
(1)(2)

     5,958,320   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (Continued)

  
$ 421,971        

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. (09-4-11A1), (144A),
0.602%, due 10/25/36
(1)(2)

   $ 421,400   
  3,320,494        

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. (09-5-7A1), (144A),
0.502%, due 07/25/36
(1)(2)

     3,144,030   
  4,458,605        

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. (10-4-4A5), (144A), 5%, due 10/25/35 (1)

     4,596,445   
  529,332        

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. (10-6-3A1), (144A),
2.612%, due 07/25/36
(1)(2)

     531,834   
  1,268,027        

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. (10-9-5A5), (144A), 6.926%, due 03/25/37 (1)

     1,293,309   
  13,051,850        

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. (12-10-3A1), (144A),
2.412%, due 12/25/35
(1)(2)

     13,177,160   
  19,055,456        

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. (12-11-1A1), (144A),
0.332%, due 03/25/37
(1)(2)

     18,381,660   
  6,449,927        

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. (12-8-4A1), (144A),
0.292%, due 01/25/37
(1)(2)

     6,109,703   
  10,123,000        

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. (14-10-2A1), (144A), 1%, due 07/25/37 (1)

     9,743,374   
  7,905,145        

Citigtoup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. (14-2-3A1), (144A),
0.294%, due 08/25/37
(1)(2)

     7,795,008   
  2,061,881        

CitiMortgage Alternative Loan Trust (05-A1-2A1), 5%, due 07/25/20

     2,119,278   
  5,827,609        

Conseco Financial Corp. (99-2-A7), 6.44%, due 12/01/30

     5,861,924   
  1,736,004        

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust (05-20CB-4A1), 5.25%, due 07/25/20 (7)

     1,721,894   
  534,424        

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust (05-84-1A1), 2.537%, due
02/25/36
(2)(7)

     404,447   
  2,239,528        

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust (05-J1-2A1), 5.5%, due 02/25/25

     2,255,309   
  8,494,420        

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust (06-HY12-A5), 3.622%, due 08/25/36 (2)

     8,220,042   
  1,418,625        

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust (06-J3-3A1), 5.5%, due 04/25/21 (7)

     1,438,865   
  1,995,581        

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust (07- HY5R-2A1A), 2.548%, due 03/25/47 (2)(7)

     1,978,125   
  312,387        

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates (05-1-MV2), 0.595%, due 07/25/35 (2)

     313,050   
  21,663,960        

Countrywide Home Loans Mortgage Pass-Through Trust (04-13-1A3),
5.5%, due 08/25/34

     22,263,098   
  21,040,947        

Countrywide Home Loans Mortgage Pass-Through Trust (05-9-1A1),
0.452%, due 05/25/35
(2)

     18,203,365   
  75,735        

Countrywide Home Loans Mortgage Pass-Through Trust (05-HYB5-4A1),
4.584%, due 09/20/35
(2)(7)

     66,521   
  21,671        

Countrywide Home Loans Mortgage Pass-Through Trust (07-HY5-1A1),
2.644%, due 09/25/47
(2)(7)

     19,130   
  72,402        

Countrywide Home Loans Mortgage Pass-Through Trust (07-HYB1-1A1),
2.921%, due 03/25/37
(2)(7)

     59,291   
  2,887,504        

Credit Suisse Commercial Mortgage Trust (10-1R-8A1), (144A),
2.925%, due 05/27/47
(1)(2)

     2,928,489   
  27,892,629        

Credit Suisse Commercial Mortgage Trust (13-2R-2A1), (144A),
2.848%, due 02/27/36
(1)(2)

     27,158,525   
  7,275,732        

Credit Suisse Commercial Mortgage Trust (13-7R-4A1), (144A),
0.314%, due 07/26/36
(1)(2)

     6,704,172   
  99,984        

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. (03-8-4PPA),
5.75%, due 04/22/33

     107,232   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (Continued)

  
$ 3,574,920        

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. (05-11-1A1),
6.5%, due 12/25/35
(7)

   $ 2,881,142   
  62,049        

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. (05-11-8A9),
5.25%, due 12/25/35

     62,183   
  13,628,667        

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. (05-12-1A1),
6.5%, due 01/25/36
(7)

     10,669,502   
  3,098,070        

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates (10-1R-7A1), (144A),
2.715%, due 07/27/36
(1)(2)

     3,112,951   
  5,531,956        

Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC (06-CB1-AF2),
5.236%, due 01/25/36

     4,039,125   
  41,299,784        

Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC (06-CB7-A4),
0.312%, due 10/25/36
(2)

     27,752,418   
  22,194,279        

Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC (06-CB9-A4),
0.382%, due 11/25/36
(2)

     12,777,935   
  18,559,593        

Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC (07-CB2-A2C),
5.623%, due 02/25/37

     14,010,006   
  137,345        

Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC (07-CB4-A2A),
5.844%, due 04/25/37

     137,455   
  17,388,240        

CSMC Mortgage-Backed Trust (06-8-3A1), 6%, due 10/25/21 (7)

     17,011,854   
  9,030,276        

CSMC Mortgage-Backed Trust (06-9-5A1), 5.5%, due 11/25/36 (7)

     8,864,430   
  22,513,029        

CSMC Mortgage-Backed Trust (07-2-3A4), 5.5%, due 03/25/37 (7)

     21,662,858   
  811,003        

Deutsche Alt-A Securities, Inc. Mortgage Loan Trust (06-AR6-A6),
0.342%, due 02/25/37
(2)(7)

     619,500   
  3,067,826        

DSLA Mortgage Loan Trust (05-AR6-2A1A), 0.447%, due 10/19/45 (2)

     2,653,807   
  19,838,508        

DSLA Mortgage Loan Trust (06-AR2-2A1A), 0.357%, due 10/19/36 (2)

     16,460,565   
  4,715,054        

DSLA Mortgage Loan Trust (07-AR1-2A1A), 0.297%, due 04/19/47 (2)

     3,913,226   
  4,512,087        

EquiFirst Mortgage Loan Trust (04-2-1A1), 0.712%, due 10/25/34 (2)

     4,502,144   
  6,400,751        

Fieldstone Mortgage Investment Corp. (07-1-2A2), 0.422%, due
04/25/47
(2)

     4,314,369   
  38,667,561        

First Franklin Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates (06-FF18-A2C),
0.312%, due 12/25/37
(2)

     25,715,900   
  22,691,059        

First Franklin Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates (06-FF18-A2D),
0.362%, due 12/25/37
(2)

     15,200,309   
  7,884,256        

First Franklin Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates (07-FF1-A2C),
0.295%, due 01/25/38
(2)

     4,638,108   
  12,822,290        

First Franklin Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates (07-FF1-A2D),
0.375%, due 01/25/38
(2)

     8,073,876   
  5,068,000        

First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust (06-FF9-2A4), 0.402%, due 06/25/36 (2)

     2,979,529   
  10,690,254        

First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust (05-AA3-3A1),
2.261%, due 05/25/35
(2)

     10,167,623   
  7,225,085        

First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust (05-AA7-1A1),
2.345%, due 09/25/35
(2)(7)

     6,691,577   
  7,223,395        

First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust (05-AA7-2A1),
2.239%, due 09/25/35
(2)(7)

     6,372,491   
  15,007,692        

Fremont Home Loan Trust (05-E-2A4), 0.482%, due 01/25/36 (2)

     12,181,534   
  6,400,039        

Fremont Home Loan Trust (06-1-2A3), 0.332%, due 04/25/36 (2)

     5,945,482   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (Continued)

  
$ 5,449,471        

GMAC Mortgage Loan Trust (05-AR5-2A1), 2.904%, due 09/19/35 (2)

   $ 5,142,998   
  935,163        

GreenPoint Mortgage Funding Trust (05-AR3-1A1), 0.392%, due
08/25/45
(2)

     788,444   
  27,205,000        

GreenPoint Mortgage Funding Trust (06-AR5-A2A2), 0.302%, due 10/25/46 (2)(7)

     26,599,240   
  1,911,898        

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. (09-1R-3A1), (144A), 2.612%, due
11/25/35
(1)(2)

     1,937,399   
  6,491,294        

GSAA Home Equity Trust (05-7-AF5), 4.611%, due 05/25/35

     6,808,962   
  2,823,111        

GSAA Home Equity Trust (05-9-2A3), 0.522%, due 08/25/35 (2)

     2,627,896   
  8,748,476        

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust (04-9-3A1), 2.525%, due 08/25/34 (2)

     8,863,976   
  4,508,718        

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust (05-4F-4A3), 5.5%, due 05/25/35

     4,687,234   
  26,201,065        

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust (07-3F-3A7), 6%, due 05/25/37

     25,820,626   
  57,508        

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust (07-AR2-2A1), 2.781%, due 05/25/37 (2)(7)

     52,176   
  4,397,636        

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust (07-AR2-5A1A), 5.191%, due 05/25/37 (2)(7)

     4,365,163   
  3,615,950        

Harborview Mortgage Loan Trust (05-9-2A1A), 0.497%, due 06/20/35 (2)

     3,420,255   
  36,404,028        

Harborview Mortgage Loan Trust (06-8-2A1A), 0.347%, due 07/21/36 (2)

     30,130,376   
  11,500,710        

Home Equity Asset Trust (05-8-2A4), 0.512%, due 02/25/36 (2)

     11,436,934   
  5,620,626        

Homestar Mortgage Acceptance Corp. (04-3-AV2C), 0.732%, due
07/25/34
(2)

     5,615,832   
  1,719,799        

Homestar Mortgage Acceptance Corp. (04-5-A1), 0.602%, due
10/25/34
(2)(3)

     1,728,660   
  1,125,508        

HSBC Home Equity Loan Trust USA (06-1-A2), 0.337%, due 01/20/36 (2)

     1,112,668   
  20,000,000        

HSBC Home Equity Loan Trust USA (06-4-M1), 0.417%, due 03/20/36 (2)

     19,447,850   
  2,172,684        

HSI Asset Loan Obligation Trust (07-2-2A12), 6%, due 09/25/37

     2,076,182   
  15,943        

Impac CMB Trust (04-5-1A1), 0.872%, due 10/25/34 (2)

     15,525   
  2,282,530        

Impac CMB Trust (05-1-1A1), 0.672%, due 04/25/35 (2)

     2,101,421   
  11,444,117        

Impac CMB Trust (05-5-A2), 0.592%, due 08/25/35 (2)

     10,066,280   
  13,405,700        

Indymac Index Mortgage Loan Trust (04-AR4-2A), 2.456%, due 08/25/34 (2)

     13,212,410   
  2,163,906        

Indymac Index Mortgage Loan Trust (04-AR9-4A), 2.546%, due 11/25/34 (2)

     1,806,677   
  8,652,346        

Indymac Index Mortgage Loan Trust (05-AR17-3A1), 2.316%, due 09/25/35 (2)(7)

     7,433,940   
  9,295,321        

Indymac Index Mortgage Loan Trust (05-AR23-6A1), 4.409%, due 11/25/35 (2)(7)

     7,936,885   
  5,444,714        

Indymac Index Mortgage Loan Trust (05-AR25-2A1), 4.613%, due 12/25/35 (2)(7)

     4,973,730   
  8,654,979        

Indymac Index Mortgage Loan Trust (05-AR7-2A1), 2.337%, due 06/25/35 (2)(7)

     7,249,826   
  7,531,264        

Indymac Index Mortgage Loan Trust (06-AR19-4A1), 2.473%, due 08/25/36 (2)(7)

     5,677,797   
  15,447,698        

Indymac Index Mortgage Loan Trust (06-AR39-A1), 0.332%, due 02/25/37 (2)(7)

     12,122,489   
  10,160,300        

Indymac Index Mortgage Loan Trust (06-AR8-A3A), 0.382%, due 07/25/46 (2)(7)

     7,958,268   
  36,737        

Indymac Index Mortgage Loan Trust (07-AR11-1A1), 2.364%, due 06/25/37 (2)(7)

     24,261   
  17,938,823        

Indymac Index Mortgage Loan Trust (07-AR13-4A1), 6.449%, due 07/25/37 (2)(7)

     11,664,881   
  27,865,804        

Indymac Index Mortgage Loan Trust (07-AR5-2A1), 2.668%, due
05/25/37
(2)(7)

     21,953,154   
  7,275,544        

Indymac Index Mortgage Loan Trust (07-AR7-1A1), 2.717%, due
11/25/37
(2)

     6,960,564   
  21,901,613        

Indymac Index Mortgage Loan Trust (07-FLX1-A2), 0.332%, due
02/25/37
(2)

     20,892,465   
  881,813        

Jefferies & Co., Inc. (09-R3-1A1), (144A), 2.438%, due 12/26/35 (1)(2)

     890,360   
  1,347,042        

Jefferies & Co., Inc. (11-R1-2A1), (144A), 0.295%, due 08/26/47 (1)(2)

     1,349,817   
  13,007,110        

JPMorgan Alternative Loan Trust (06-A2-5A1), 4.883%, due 05/25/36 (2)(7)

     10,223,212   
  15,778,378        

JPMorgan Alternative Loan Trust (06-A4-A8), 6.2%, due 09/25/36 (2)(7)

     15,444,997   
  9,696,613        

JPMorgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp. (06-CH2-AF4), 5.763%, due 10/25/36

     7,926,103   
  29,015,000        

JPMorgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp. (07-CH4-A4), 0.312%, due
01/25/36
(2)

     25,589,344   
  1,127,565        

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust (05-A6-7A1), 2.534%, due 08/25/35 (2)(7)

     1,101,750   
  7,565,035        

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust (06-A2-5A3), 2.468%, due 11/25/33 (2)

     7,598,010   
  1,193,068        

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust (06-A4-1A4), 2.585%, due 06/25/36 (2)(7)

     1,018,173   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (Continued)

  
$ 51,823        

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust (06-A7-2A4R), 2.607%, due 01/25/37 (2)(7)

   $ 46,266   
  2,686,061        

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust (06-S2-2A2), 5.875%, due 06/25/21 (7)

     2,690,676   
  5,644,924        

JPMorgan Resecuritization Trust Series (10-4-1A1), (144A),
2.612%, due 07/26/36
(1)(2)

     5,689,609   
  1,257,197        

JPMorgan Resecuritization Trust Series (10-5-3A1), (144A),
2.356%, due 08/26/36
(1)(2)

     1,264,181   
  10,547,168        

JPMorgan Resecuritization Trust Series (12-3-A3), (144A),
0.322%, due 11/26/36
(1)(2)

     10,223,802   
  1,629,420        

Lehman Mortgage Trust (05-1-6A1), 5%, due 11/25/20

     1,508,344   
  5,508,595        

Lehman Mortgage Trust (06-4-4A1), 6%, due 08/25/21 (7)

     5,487,272   
  4,294,068        

Lehman Mortgage Trust (07-10-4A1), 6%, due 01/25/27 (7)

     3,344,847   
  34,736,473        

Lehman XS Trust (06-10N-1A3A), 0.362%, due 07/25/46 (2)(7)

     27,780,911   
  16        

Lehman XS Trust (06-12N-A2A1), 0.304%, due 08/25/46 (2)(7)

     16   
  9,222,542        

Lehman XS Trust (06-12N-A31A), 0.352%, due 08/25/46 (2)(7)

     7,137,150   
  11,528,460        

Lehman XS Trust (06-13-1A2), 0.322%, due 09/25/36 (2)(7)

     9,746,644   
  11,720,962        

Lehman XS Trust (06-19-A2), 0.322%, due 12/25/36 (2)(7)

     9,681,480   
  26,268,336        

Lehman XS Trust (06-9-A1B), 0.312%, due 05/25/46 (2)(7)

     21,842,463   
  3,492,985        

Lehman XS Trust (06-GP1-A2A), 0.322%, due 05/25/46 (2)(7)

     3,485,440   
  11,870,753        

Lehman XS Trust (06-GP4-3A2A), 0.312%, due 08/25/46 (2)(7)

     11,540,289   
  3,418,268        

Lehman XS Trust (07-4N-1A1), 0.282%, due 03/25/47 (2)(7)

     3,221,756   
  12,591,242        

Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust (06-WL1-1A3), 0.482%, due 01/25/46 (2)

     11,030,798   
  13,175,000        

Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust (06-WL1-2A4), 0.492%, due 01/25/46 (2)

     10,990,111   
  10,349,139        

Luminent Mortgage Trust (07-2-1A3), 0.372%, due 05/25/37 (2)

     9,408,940   
  10,950,000        

Madison Avenue Manufactured Housing Contract (02-A-B1),
3.402%, due 03/25/32
(2)

     11,066,898   
  18,138,796        

MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust (04-9-M1), 0.732%, due 11/25/34 (2)

     17,808,770   
  510,808        

MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust (07-2-A2), 0.262%, due 03/25/47 (2)

     502,177   
  9,003,756        

MASTR Alternative Loans Trust (05-4-1A1), 6.5%, due 05/25/35

     9,104,833   
  85,852        

MASTR Alternative Loans Trust (06-2-2A1), 0.552%, due 03/25/36 (2)(7)

     25,088   
  321,984        

MASTR Asset Securitization Trust (03-8-1A1), 5.5%, due 09/25/33

     336,429   
  101,587        

MASTR Asset Securitization Trust (06-3-2A1), 0.602%, due
10/25/36
(2)(7)

     71,113   
  1,954,987        

MASTR Asset-Backed Securities Trust (06-AB1-A2), 0.382%, due 02/25/36 (2)

     1,912,359   
  4,550,703        

MASTR Asset-Backed Securities Trust (06-AB1-A4), 5.719%, due 02/25/36

     4,681,397   
  28,969,028        

MASTR Asset-Backed Securities Trust (06-HE5-A3), 0.312%, due 11/25/36 (2)

     19,336,500   
  16,661        

MASTR Seasoned Securitization Trust (04-1-4A1), 2.507%, due 10/25/32 (2)

     16,744   
  2,672,984        

Merrill Lynch Alternative Note Asset Trust (07-A1-A2C), 0.382%, due 01/25/37 (2)

     1,294,277   
  1,374,983        

Merrill Lynch Alternative Note Asset Trust (07-A1-A3), 0.312%, due 01/25/37 (2)

     661,424   
  10,979,691        

Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust (07-1-A2B),
0.322%, due 04/25/37
(2)

     6,424,964   
  38,424,282        

Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust (07-1-A2C),
0.402%, due 04/25/37
(2)

     22,773,073   
  9,469,883        

Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust (07-1-A2D),
0.492%, due 04/25/37
(2)

     5,692,631   
  8,640,361        

Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust (07-2-A2C),
0.392%, due 05/25/37
(2)

     5,047,338   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (Continued)

  
$ 4,427,978        

Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust (07-3-A2B),
0.282%, due 06/25/37
(2)

   $ 2,986,671   
  52,510,534        

Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust (07-4-2A3),
0.312%, due 07/25/37
(2)

     33,307,799   
  4,493,589        

Merrill Lynch Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust (07-2-1A1),
2.51%, due 08/25/36
(2)(7)

     4,152,782   
  4,819,638        

Mid-State Trust (05-1-A), 5.745%, due 01/15/40

     5,235,154   
  2,890,673        

Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I, Inc. Trust (04-NC8-M2), 1.112%, due 09/25/34 (2)

     2,821,664   
  5,687,000        

Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I, Inc. Trust (05-HE3-M3), 0.947%, due 07/25/35 (2)

     5,501,501   
  20,176,318        

Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I, Inc. Trust (05-HE5-M1), 0.572%, due 09/25/35 (2)

     19,829,083   
  4,413,000        

Morgan Stanley Home Equity Loan Trust (05-2-M3), 0.827%, due
05/25/35
(2)

     4,234,898   
  5,155,000        

Morgan Stanley Home Equity Loan Trust (06-2-A4), 0.432%, due
02/25/36
(2)

     4,611,575   
  8,453,144        

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust (05-6AR-1A1), 0.432%, due
11/25/35
(2)

     8,351,470   
  1,388,689        

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust (07-3XS-2A6), 5.763%, due 01/25/47

     922,225   
  5,037,589        

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust (07-7AX-2A1), 0.272%, due
04/25/37
(2)

     2,801,625   
  12,581,760        

Morgan Stanley REREMIC Trust (10-R2-2B), (144A), 0.392%, due 05/26/36 (1)(2)

     12,420,551   
  5,585,861        

Morgan Stanley REREMIC Trust (13-R3-12A), (144A), 2.817%, due 01/26/47 (1)(2)

     5,607,110   
  15,314,385        

MortgageIT Trust (05-3-A1), 0.452%, due 08/25/35 (2)

     14,694,275   
  7,416,083        

MortgageIT Trust (05-4-A1), 0.432%, due 10/25/35 (2)

     6,803,745   
  10,000,000        

Nationstar Home Equity Loan Trust (07-B-2AV3), 0.402%, due 04/25/37 (2)

     7,835,340   
  7,490,800        

New Century Home Equity Loan Trust (05-1-A1SS), 0.672%, due
03/25/35
(2)

     7,491,077   
  19,181,614        

New Century Home Equity Loan Trust (05-2-M1), 0.582%, due 06/25/35 (2)

     18,959,230   
  22,077,648        

New Century Home Equity Loan Trust (05-3-M1), 0.632%, due 07/25/35 (2)

     22,009,605   
  9,350,003        

Nomura Resecuritization Trust (12-3R-1A1), (144A), 0.327%, due
01/26/37
(1)(2)

     9,011,510   
  5,326,060        

Oakwood Mortgage Investors, Inc. (02-A-A4), 6.97%, due 03/15/32 (2)

     5,653,690   
  24,606,206        

Opteum Mortgage Acceptance Corp. (06-1-2A1), 5.75%, due 04/25/36 (2)

     25,063,291   
  2,579,188        

Origen Manufactured Housing Contract Trust (04-A-M2), 6.64%, due 01/15/35 (2)

     2,829,596   
  2,074,809        

Origen Manufactured Housing Contract Trust (04-B-B1), 7.5%, due 11/15/35 (2)

     2,330,041   
  1,270,951        

Origen Manufactured Housing Contract Trust (04-B-M2), 6.51%, due 11/15/35 (2)

     1,394,047   
  1,210,458        

Origen Manufactured Housing Contract Trust (05-A-B), 6.55%, due 06/15/36 (2)

     1,307,597   
  988,129        

Origen Manufactured Housing Contract Trust (05-A-M2), 5.86%, due 06/15/36 (2)

     1,072,095   
  19,300,000        

Ownit Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates (06-3-A2D),
0.422%, due 03/25/37
(2)

     14,246,872   
  23,529,915        

Ownit Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates (06-6-A2C),
0.315%, due 09/25/37
(2)

     14,026,920   
  10,507,038        

Park Place Securities, Inc. (05-WCH1-M2), 0.672%, due 01/25/36 (2)

     10,476,956   
  8,266,602        

Prime Mortgage Trust (06-1-1A1), 5.5%, due 06/25/36 (7)

     7,799,291   
  7,203,984        

RAAC Series Trust (05-SP1-4A1), 7%, due 09/25/34

     7,846,324   
  4,421,199        

RAAC Series Trust (07-SP1-A3), 0.632%, due 03/25/37 (2)

     4,277,287   
  1,545,563        

RALI Trust (05-QA13-2A1), 3.565%, due 12/25/35 (2)(7)

     1,304,780   
  14,542,825        

RALI Trust (06-QA3-A1), 0.352%, due 04/25/36 (2)

     13,308,656   
  1,522,930        

RBSSP Resecuritization Trust (10-12-4A1), (144A), 4%, due 05/21/36 (1)(2)

     1,545,044   
  16,036,626        

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. (05-QA8-CB21), 3.184%, due 07/25/35 (2)(7)

     13,250,613   
  2,429,679        

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. (05-QS7-A1), 5.5%, due 06/25/35 (7)

     2,157,246   
  35,739        

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. (06-QA1-A21), 3.755%, due 01/25/36 (2)(7)

     28,727   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (Continued)

  
$ 14,444,645        

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. (06-QA10-A2), 0.332%, due 12/25/36 (2)(7)

   $ 10,743,811   
  45,200        

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. (06-QA2-1A1), 0.402%, due 02/25/36 (2)(7)

     30,594   
  10,324,994        

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. (06-QO1-3A1), 0.422%, due 02/25/46 (2)

     6,928,236   
  101,947        

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. (06-QO9-1A2A), 0.302%, due 12/25/46 (2)(7)

     102,138   
  85,814,883        

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. (06-QS10-AV), 0.556%, due 08/25/36 (I/O) (2)

     2,219,087   
  87,782,209        

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. (06-QS11-AV), 0.33%, due 08/25/36 (I/O) (2)

     1,228,293   
  7,262,002        

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. (06-QS5-A5), 6%, due 05/25/36 (7)

     6,159,608   
  121,758,748        

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. (06-QS6-1AV), 0.739%, due 06/25/36 (I/O) (2)

     3,897,376   
  25,485,522        

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. (06-QS7-AV), 0.654%, due 06/25/36 (I/O) (2)

     826,991   
  2,254,564        

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. (06-RS3-A3), 0.352%, due 05/25/36 (2)(7)

     2,203,408   
  5,758,413        

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. (07-QS1-2AV), 0.176%, due 01/25/37 (I/O) (2)

     44,540   
  43,165,284        

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. (07-QS2-AV), 0.316%, due 01/25/37 (I/O) (2)

     598,927   
  169,598,613        

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. (07-QS3-AV), 0.324%, due 02/25/37 (I/O) (2)

     2,463,318   
  19,132,840        

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. (07-QS4-3AV), 0.378%, due 03/25/37 (I/O) (2)

     267,401   
  28,340,108        

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. (07-QS5-AV), 0.25%, due
03/25/37 (I/O) 
(2)

     263,421   
  6,320,212        

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. (07-QS6-A45), 5.75%, due 04/25/37 (7)

     5,052,701   
  40,303,048        

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. (07-QS8-AV), 0.392%, due 06/25/37 (I/O) (2)

     611,317   
  62,630        

Residential Funding Mortgage Securities I (05-SA5-2A),
3.045%, due 11/25/35
(2)(7)

     55,489   
  4,444,522        

Residential Funding Mortgage Securities I (06-S10-1A1), 6%, due
10/25/36
(7)

     3,936,798   
  1,508,462        

Residential Funding Mortgage Securities I (06-S9-A3),
5.75%, due 09/25/36 (PAC) 
(7)

     1,345,539   
  16,653,094        

Residential Funding Mortgage Securities I (07-S2-A9), 6%, due 02/25/37 (7)

     15,044,955   
  57,279        

Residential Funding Mortgage Securities I (07-SA2-2A2),
3.048%, due 04/25/37
(2)(7)

     50,310   
  18,979,365        

Saxon Asset Securities Trust (06-2-A2), 0.282%, due 09/25/36 (2)

     17,527,501   
  21,828,684        

Saxon Asset Securities Trust (06-3-A3), 0.322%, due 10/25/46 (2)

     18,112,787   
  27,044,937        

Saxon Asset Securities Trust (07-2-A2D), 0.752%, due 05/25/47 (2)

     19,341,361   
  4,144,871        

Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust (07-BR1-A2C),
0.492%, due 02/25/37
(2)

     2,428,882   
  53,186,087        

Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust (07-BR2-A2),
0.382%, due 02/25/37
(2)

     30,580,753   
  26,140,170        

Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust (07-NC2-A2B),
0.292%, due 01/25/37
(2)

     18,123,116   
  7,063,880        

SG Mortgage Securities Trust (05-OPT1-A3), 0.502%, due 10/25/35 (2)

     6,916,711   
  29,679,669        

SG Mortgage Securities Trust (07-NC1-A2), (144A), 0.392%, due
12/25/36
(1)(2)

     18,555,967   
  4,134,760        

Soundview Home Equity Loan Trust (05-OPT3-A4), 0.452%, due
11/25/35
(2)

     4,107,718   
  22,767,937        

Soundview Home Equity Loan Trust (06-2-A4), 0.422%, due 03/25/36 (2)

     22,523,125   
  10,400,000        

Soundview Home Equity Loan Trust (06-OPT4-2A4), 0.382%, due
06/25/36
(2)

     7,418,996   
  4,154,586        

Soundview Home Equity Loan Trust (06-WF2-A2C), 0.292%, due
12/25/36
(2)(7)

     4,091,330   
  4,000,000        

Soundview Home Equity Loan Trust (07-OPT3-2A4), 0.402%, due
08/25/37
(2)

     2,814,327   
  2,412,682        

Specialty Underwriting & Residential Finance (05-BC3-M1),
0.602%, due 06/25/36
(2)(3)

     2,420,282   
  2,294,655        

Specialty Underwriting & Residential Finance (05-BC4-A2C),
0.502%, due 09/25/36
(2)

     2,265,960   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (Continued)

  
$ 27,425        

Specialty Underwriting & Residential Finance (06-AB3-A2B),
0.302%, due 09/25/37
(2)

   $ 16,031   
  5,346,552        

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust (04-12-2A),
2.414%, due 09/25/34
(2)

     5,358,961   
  9,541,296        

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust (04-14-2A),
2.377%, due 10/25/34
(2)

     9,643,225   
  12,593,138        

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust (05-16XS-A2A),
1.102%, due 08/25/35
(2)

     12,081,567   
  2,731,595        

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust (05-23-1A3),
2.55%, due 01/25/36
(2)(7)

     2,598,875   
  4,030,259        

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust (06-1-7A2),
5.024%, due 02/25/36
(2)(7)

     4,014,166   
  957,751        

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust (06-2-5A1),
5.03%, due 03/25/36
(2)(7)

     812,189   
  4,089,959        

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust (06-4-5A1),
4.914%, due 05/25/36
(2)(7)

     3,606,473   
  9,518,457        

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust (06-5-1A1),
2.593%, due 06/25/36
(2)(7)

     8,029,856   
  6,862,857        

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust (07-1-1A1),
2.621%, due 02/25/37
(2)(7)

     5,903,622   
  2,666,807        

Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust (05-3-M1), 0.722%, due 04/25/35 (2)

     2,665,956   
  257,686        

Structured Asset Mortgage Investments, Inc. (06-AR3-24A1),
2.355%, due 05/25/36
(2)

     176,632   
  44,992,179        

Structured Asset Mortgage Investments, Inc. (07-AR6-A1),
1.615%, due 08/25/47
(2)

     40,135,678   
  2,943,244        

Structured Asset Securities Corp. (05-2XS-1A5B), 4.65%, due 02/25/35

     2,981,884   
  17,818,818        

Structured Asset Securities Corp. (06-EQ1A-A4), (144A),
0.302%, due 07/25/36
(1)(2)

     17,438,832   
  14,345,000        

Structured Asset Securities Corp. (06-WF2-A4), 0.462%, due
07/25/36
(2)

     13,456,213   
  1,576,368        

Structured Asset Securities Corp. (07-BC3-2A1), 0.212%, due
05/25/47
(2)

     1,573,550   
  530,427        

Suntrust Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust (07-2-2A1),
2.715%, due 04/25/37
(2)(7)

     444,291   
  24,437        

Suntrust Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust (07-3-1A1),
2.6%, due 06/25/37
(2)(7)

     22,262   
  2,004,499        

Suntrust Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust (07-S1-2A1),
2.7%, due 01/25/37
(2)

     1,990,884   
  365,124        

Wachovia Mortgage Loan Trust LLC (06-AMN1-A3), 0.395%, due 08/25/36 (2)

     238,351   
  15,915,623        

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates (04-AR14-A1),
2.395%, due 01/25/35
(2)

     16,018,820   
  15,633,608        

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates (05-AR13-A1A1),
0.442%, due 10/25/45
(2)

     14,986,087   
  770,775        

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates (05-AR13-A1A2),
1.565%, due 10/25/45
(2)

     763,126   
  3,238,815        

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates (05-AR14-2A1),
2.41%, due 12/25/35
(2)

     3,088,116   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (Continued)

  
$ 5,014,910        

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates (05-AR18-1A1),
2.373%, due 01/25/36
(2)

   $ 4,845,521   
  474,329        

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates (05-AR2-2A1A),
0.462%, due 01/25/45
(2)

     445,148   
  153,106        

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates (05-AR5-A5),
2.38%, due 05/25/35
(2)

     153,258   
  2,853,212        

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates (05-AR7-A2),
2.363%, due 08/25/35
(2)

     2,857,543   
  12,486,498        

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates (05-AR9-A1A),
0.472%, due 07/25/45
(2)

     11,946,014   
  34,275,493        

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates (06-AR1-2A1A),
1.185%, due 01/25/46
(2)

     32,930,852   
  8,934,696        

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates (06-AR17-1A1A),
0.925%, due 12/25/46
(2)

     8,162,265   
  161,659        

Washington Mutual Alternative Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates (02-AR1-1A1), 2.329%, due 11/25/30 (2)

     161,359   
  2,703,176        

Washington Mutual Alternative Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
(06-1-3A2), 5.75%, due 02/25/36
(7)

     2,483,332   
  4,373,641        

Washington Mutual Alternative Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
(06-5-1A1), 0.752%, due 07/25/36
(2)(7)

     3,012,464   
  8,740,432        

Washington Mutual Alternative Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
(07-OA1-2A), 0.835%, due 12/25/46
(2)(7)

     6,129,910   
  8,032,834        

Washington Mutual Alternative Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
(07-OA2-2A), 0.815%, due 01/25/47
(2)(7)

     5,860,145   
  2,947,930        

Washington Mutual Alternative Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
(07-OA3-5A), 1.926%, due 04/25/47
(2)(7)

     2,263,703   
  8,684,653        

Washington Mutual Alternative Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
(07-OC2-A3), 0.462%, due 06/25/37
(2)(7)

     6,995,974   
  11,691,000        

Washington Mutual Asset-Backed Certificates (06-HE1-2A4),
0.432%, due 04/25/36
(2)

     10,229,201   
  5,521,000        

Wells Fargo Home Equity Asset-Backed Securities (07-1-A3),
0.472%, due 03/25/37
(2)

     3,870,383   
  12,239,045        

Wells Fargo Mortgage Loan Trust (11-RR3-A1), (144A),
2.634%, due 03/27/37
(1)(2)

     12,040,961   
  11,083,923        

Wells Fargo Mortgage Loan Trust (12-RR2-1A1), (144A),
0.315%, due 09/27/47
(1)(2)

     10,683,925   
  7,694,198        

Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust (04-DD-2A6),
2.615%, due 01/25/35
(2)

     7,674,385   
  12,644,945        

Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust (06-AR11-A6),
2.614%, due 08/25/36
(2)

     12,084,425   
  8,618,266        

Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust (06-AR6-4A1),
2.612%, due 03/25/36
(2)

     8,571,960   
  4,863,367        

Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust (06-AR7-2A4),
2.613%, due 05/25/36
(2)(7)

     4,481,948   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency (Continued)

  
$ 10,898,634        

Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust (07-10-1A32),
6%, due 07/25/37
(7)

   $ 10,723,297   
  900,325        

Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust (07-AR4-A1),
2.564%, due 08/25/37
(2)(7)

     796,354   
  5,389,690        

Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust (08-1-4A1), 5.75%, due 02/25/38

     5,698,051   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency
(Cost: $2,048,591,430)

     2,436,663,068   
       

 

 

 
    

U.S. Government Agency Obligations (2.3%)

  
  76,620,000        

Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.75%, due 05/26/28 (3)

     76,594,796   
  26,700,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.625%, due 04/29/16 (3)

     26,740,892   
  45,965,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association, 1%, due 02/27/17 (3)

     46,057,022   
  14,130,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.5%, due 02/13/20 (3)

     14,208,619   
  25,000,000        

Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.63%, due 10/10/24 (3)

     23,996,086   
       

 

 

 
    

Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations (Cost: $187,310,576)

     187,597,415   
       

 

 

 
    

U.S. Treasury Securities (15.0%)

  
  11,426,120        

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Note, 0.5%, due 04/15/15 (3)(8)

     11,407,370   
  241,760,000        

U.S. Treasury Note, 0.25%, due 08/15/15 (3)

     242,005,628   
  377,765,000        

U.S. Treasury Note, 0.375%, due 03/31/16 (3)

     378,266,672   
  114,540,000        

U.S. Treasury Note, 0.625%, due 08/31/17 (3)

     113,658,580   
  116,460,000        

U.S. Treasury Note, 1.375%, due 10/31/19

     115,850,448   
  302,790,000        

U.S. Treasury Note, 2.375%, due 08/15/24

     303,896,852   
  80,935,000        

U.S. Treasury Note, 2.625%, due 08/15/20 (3)

     84,412,696   
       

 

 

 
    

Total U.S. Treasury Securities (Cost: $1,238,485,596)

     1,249,498,246   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Fixed Income Securities (Cost: $8,110,324,089) (103.6%)

     8,609,941,563   
       

 

 

 
Number of
Shares
       Money Market Investments        
  77,518,000        

Dreyfus Institutional Cash Advantage Fund, 0.06% (9)

     77,518,000   
  79,910,000        

Morgan Stanley Liquidity Fund — Government Portfolio, 0.04% (9)

     79,910,000   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Money Market Investments (Cost: $157,428,000) (1.9%)

     157,428,000   
       

 

 

 
Principal
Amount
       Short-Term Investments        
    

Commercial Paper (0.6%)

  
    

Electric (Cost: $49,997,000) (0.6%)

  
$ 50,000,000        

National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp., 0.091%, due
11/25/14
(10)

     49,995,695   
       

 

 

 
    

Discount Notes (7.1%)

  
  80,000,000        

Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note, 0.01%, due 03/20/15 (10)

     79,987,840   
  78,000,000        

Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note, 0.01%, due 11/28/14(3) (10)

     77,999,298   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Principal
Amount
       Short-Term Investments    Value  
    

Discount Notes (Continued)

  
$ 60,000,000        

Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note, 0.01%, due 03/18/15 (10)

   $ 59,991,000   
  40,000,000        

Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note, 0.05%, due 12/02/14 (3)(10)

     39,999,520   
  65,650,000        

Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note, 0.05%, due 01/16/15 (10)

     65,647,308   
  80,000,000        

Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note, 0.06%, due 03/25/15 (10)

     79,987,360   
  105,000,000        

Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note, 0.06%, due 02/20/15 (10)

     104,990,445   
  83,000,000        

Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note, 0.063%, due 01/28/15 (10)

     82,996,016   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Discount Notes (Cost: $591,548,002)

     591,598,787   
       

 

 

 
    

Repurchase Agreements (3.2%)

  
  89,846,685        

State Street Bank & Trust Company, 0%, due 11/03/14 (collateralized by $96,975,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.10%, due 10/17/22 valued at $91,647,872) (Total Amount to be Received Upon Repurchase $89,846,685)

     89,846,685   
  172,000,000        

RBS Securities Inc., 0.09%, due 11/03/14 (collateralized by $80,805,000 Federal Home Loan Bank, 0%, maturity dates ranging from 11/12/14 - 04/27/15, valued at $80,783,695; $136,873,000 Resolution Funding Corp., Interest Strips, 0%, maturity dates ranging from 04/15/15 - 04/15/30, valued at $94,657,373) (Total Amount to be Received Upon Repurchase $172,001,290)

     172,000,000   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Repurchase Agreements (Cost: $261,846,685)

     261,846,685   
       

 

 

 
    

U.S. Treasury Security (Cost: $4,561,981) (0.1%)

  
  4,562,000        

U.S. Treasury Bill, 0.025%, due 11/06/14 (10)

     4,562,000   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Short-Term Investments (Cost: $907,953,668) (11.0%)

     908,003,167   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Investments (Cost: $9,175,705,757) (116.5%)

     9,675,372,730   
    

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (–16.5%)

     (1,368,787,003
       

 

 

 
    

Net Assets (100.0%)

   $ 8,306,585,727   
       

 

 

 

 

Futures Contracts  

Number of
Contracts

  

Type

   Expiration
Date
   Notional
Contract
Value
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BUY            
2,255    90 Day Eurodollar Futures    03/14/16    $ 557,689,687         $        247,441   
2,255    90 Day Eurodollar Futures    06/13/16      556,280,313           (260,695)   
2,255    90 Day Eurodollar Futures    09/19/16      554,842,750         (739,882)   
2,255    90 Day Eurodollar Futures    12/19/16      553,433,375         (1,161,934)   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 
         $   2,222,246,125         $  (1,915,070)   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

ABS - Asset-Backed Securities.
ACES - Alternative Credit Enhancement Securities.
ARM - Adjustable-Rate Mortgage.
CDO - Collateralized Debt Obligation.
CLO - Collateralized Loan Obligation.
I/F - Inverse Floating rate security whose interest rate moves in the opposite direction of prevailing interest rates.
I/O - Interest Only Security.
PAC - Planned Amortization Class.
P/O - Principal Only Security.
TAC - Target Amortization Class.
TBA - To be Announced.
(1)   Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold, normally only to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $674,272,949 or 8.1% of net assets. These securities are determined to be liquid by the Advisor, unless otherwise noted, under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors.
(2)   Floating or variable rate security. The interest shown reflects the rate in effect at October 31, 2014.
(3)   All or a portion of this security is segregated to cover open futures contracts, when-issued, delayed-delivery or forward commitments. (Note 2)
(4)   This security is purchased on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis.
(5)   As of October 31, 2014, security is not accruing interest.
(6)   Security purchased on a forward commitment with an approximate principal amount. The actual principal amount and maturity date will be determined upon settlement when the security is delivered.
(7)   A portion of the principal balance has been written-off during the period due to defaults in the underlying loans.
(8)   Interest rate for this security is a stated rate. Interest payments are determined based on the inflation-adjusted principal.
(9)   Rate disclosed is the 7-day net yield as of October 31, 2014.
(10)   Rate shown represents yield-to-maturity.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments by Industry

October 31, 2014

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Asset-Backed Securities

     9.8

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

     5.1   

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

     0.7   

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

     41.4   

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

     29.3   

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     2.3   

U.S. Treasury Securities

     15.0   

Money Market Investments

     1.9   

Short-Term Investments

     11.0   
  

 

 

 

Total

     116.5
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2014

 

     TCW
Core Fixed
Income
Fund
    TCW
Enhanced
Commodity
Strategy
Fund 
(1)
    TCW
Global Bond
Fund
 
    

Dollar Amounts in Thousands
(Except per Share Amounts)

 

ASSETS

      

Investments, at Value (2)

   $ 1,415,792      $ 3,094      $ 16,682   

Foreign Currency, at Value

                   3  (3) 

Cash

     1                 

Receivable for Securities Sold

     5,182                (4) 

Receivable for Fund Shares Sold

     1,274                 

Interest and Dividends Receivable

     4,972        11        105   

Receivable from Investment Advisor

            19        6   

Cash Collateral Held for Brokers

            417        10   

Open Swap Agreements, at Value

            9          

Prepaid Expenses

     8        8        5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

     1,427,229        3,558        16,811   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

      

Distributions Payable

     2,105                 

Payable for Securities Purchased

     10,353                 

Payable for When-Issued Securities

     157,181               1,019   

Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed

     2,248                 

Accrued Directors’ Fees and Expenses

     7        7        7   

Accrued Compliance Expense

     7         (4)       (4) 

Accrued Management Fees

     432        1        7   

Accrued Distribution Fees

     129         (4)      2   

Unrealized Depreciation on Open Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

                   47   

Other Accrued Expenses

     266        70        26   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     172,728        78        1,108   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 1,254,501      $ 3,480      $ 15,703   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

      

Paid-in Capital

   $ 1,217,612      $ 4,179      $ 15,165   

Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Futures Contracts,
Swap Agreements and Foreign Currency

     7,747        (751     18   

Unrealized Appreciation of Investments, Swap Agreements and Foreign Currency

     29,353        87        449   

Undistributed (Overdistributed) Net Investment Income

     (211     (35     71   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 1,254,501      $ 3,480      $ 15,703   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO:

      

I Class Share

   $ 646,372      $ 1,934      $ 8,138   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

N Class Share

   $ 608,129      $ 1,546      $ 7,565   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARES OUTSTANDING: (5)

      

I Class Share

       57,615,045          269,304          793,420   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

N Class Share

     54,275,478        215,162        737,583   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE: (6)

      

I Class Share

   $ 11.22      $ 7.18      $ 10.26   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

N Class Share

   $ 11.20      $ 7.18      $ 10.26   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Consolidated Statement of Asset and Liabilities (See Note 2).
(2) The identified cost for the TCW Core Fixed Income Fund, the TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund and the TCW Global Bond Fund at October 31, 2014 was $1,386,439, $3,016 and $16,183, respectively.
(3) The identified cost for the TCW Global Bond Fund at October 31, 2014 was $3.
(4) Amount rounds to less than $1.
(5) The number of authorized shares with a par value of $0.001 per share, for the TCW Core Fixed Income Fund is 1,667,000,000 for each of the I Class and N Class shares, the TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund and the TCW Global Bond Fund is 2,000,000,000 for each of the I Class and N Class shares.
(6) Represents offering price and redemption price per share.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2014

 

     TCW
High Yield
Bond Fund
    TCW
Short Term
Bond Fund
    TCW
Total Return
Bond Fund
 
    

Dollar Amounts in Thousands
(Except per Share Amounts)

 

ASSETS

      

Investments, at Value (1)

   $ 32,597      $ 21,102      $ 9,675,373   

Cash

                   12   

Receivable for Securities Sold

     704        3        114,659   

Receivable for Fund Shares Sold

     483               25,060   

Interest and Dividends Receivable

     390        53        17,059   

Receivable from Investment Advisor

     7        22        489   

Receivable for Daily Variation Margin on Open Swap Agreements

     4                 

Open Swap Agreements, at Value

     3                 

Cash Collateral Held for Brokers

     49                 

Prepaid Expenses

     8        8        3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

     34,245        21,188        9,832,655   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

      

Distributions Payable

     112        17        14,764   

Payable for Securities Purchased

     697               116,192   

Payable for When-Issued Securities

     150               1,380,539   

Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed

     17        51        8,394   

Accrued Directors’ Fees and Expenses

     7        7        7   

Accrued Compliance Expense

      (2)       (2)      21   

Accrued Management Fees

     10        6        3,510   

Accrued Distribution Fees

     2               474   

Interest Payable on Swap Agreements

     1                 

Payable for Daily Variation Margin on Open Financial Futures Contracts

                   733   

Other Accrued Expenses

     45        27        1,435   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     1,041        108        1,526,069   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 33,204      $ 21,080      $ 8,306,586   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

      

Paid-in Capital

   $ 33,785      $ 28,564      $ 7,755,011   

Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Swap Agreements

     (611     (7,531     55,351   

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments, Futures Contracts and Swap Agreements

     (6     48        497,752   

Undistributed (Overdistributed) Net Investment Income

     36        (1     (1,528
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 33,204      $ 21,080      $ 8,306,586   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO:

      

I Class Share

   $ 20,649      $ 21,080      $ 6,129,426   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

N Class Share

   $ 12,555        $ 2,177,160   
  

 

 

     

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARES OUTSTANDING: (3)

      

I Class Share

       3,249,885          2,409,063          594,231,694   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

N Class Share

     1,959,566          204,649,124   
  

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE: (4)

      

I Class Share

   $ 6.35      $ 8.75      $ 10.31   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

N Class Share

   $ 6.41        $ 10.64   
  

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

(1) The identified cost for the TCW High Yield Bond Fund, the TCW Short Term Bond Fund and the TCW Total Return Bond Fund at October 31, 2014 was $32,586, $21,054 and $9,175,706, respectively.
(2) Amount rounds to less than $1.
(3) The number of authorized shares, with a par value of $0.001 per share, for the TCW High Yield Bond Fund is 1,667,000,000 for each of the I Class and N Class shares, the TCW Short Term Bond Fund is 1,666,000,000 for the I Class shares, and the TCW Total Return Bond Fund is 1,666,000,000 for each of the I Class and N Class shares.
(4) Represents offering price and redemption price per share.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Operations

Year Ended October 31, 2014

 

     TCW
Core Fixed
Income
Fund
    TCW
Enhanced
Commodity
Strategy
Fund
(1)
    TCW
Global
Bond Fund
 
     Dollar Amounts in Thousands  

INVESTMENT INCOME

      

Income:

      

Interest

   $ 28,651      $ 75      $ 527  (2) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     28,651        75        527   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

      

Management Fees

     4,789        22        90   

Accounting Services Fees

     118        26        4   

Administration Fees

     98        47        7   

Transfer Agent Fees:

      

I Class

     205        11        8   

N Class

     610        11        8   

Custodian Fees

     29        19        10   

Professional Fees

     118        24        44   

Directors’ Fees and Expenses

     24        24        24   

Registration Fees:

      

I Class

     49        18        14   

N Class

     68        18        14   

Distribution Fees:

      

N Class

     1,635        4        20   

Compliance Expense

     15         (3)       (3) 

Shareholder Reporting Expense

     9        2        1   

Other

     134        5        5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     7,901        231        249   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less expenses waived/reimbursed

               148          

Less Expenses Borne by Investment Advisor:

      

I Class

     88        27        23   

N Class

            30        43   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     7,813        26           183   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     20,838        49        344   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS

      

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

      

Investments

     9,559         (3)      118   

Foreign Currency

      (3)             (195

Futures Contracts

                   (24

Swap Agreements

            (265       

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

      

Investments

     15,013        (30     (299

Foreign Currency

                   (41

Futures Contracts

                   35   

Swap Agreements

            108          
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     24,572        (187     (406
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $   45,410      $ (138   $ (62
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Consolidated Statement of Operations (See Note 2).
(2) Net of foreign taxes withheld of $2 for the TCW Global Bond Fund.
(3) Amount rounds to less than $1.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Operations

Year Ended October 31, 2014

 

     TCW
High Yield
Bond Fund
    TCW
Short Term
Bond Fund
    TCW
Total Return
Bond Fund
 
     Dollar Amounts in Thousands  

INVESTMENT INCOME

      

Income:

      

Interest

   $ 1,748      $ 223      $ 242,986   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     1,748        223        242,986   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

      

Management Fees

     154        69        38,875   

Accounting Services Fees

     20        2        697   

Administration Fees

     6        4        646   

Transfer Agent Fees:

      

I Class

     16        17        2,777   

N Class

     16               1,693   

Custodian Fees

     9        10        92   

Professional Fees

     36        88        351   

Directors’ Fees and Expenses

     24        24        24   

Registration Fees:

      

I Class

     15        21        129   

N Class

     28               192   

Distribution Fees:

      

N Class

     29               6,018   

Compliance Expense

      (1)       (1)      115   

Shareholder Reporting Expense

     4               26   

Other

     7        5        916   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     364        240        52,551   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Expenses Borne by Investment Advisor:

      

I Class

     83        154        6,227   

N Class

     71               2,237   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     210        86        44,087   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     1,538        137        198,899   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS

      

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

      

Investments

     455        28        88,840   

Futures Contracts

                    (1) 

Swap Agreements

     (7              

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

      

Investments

     (191     (36     46,406   

Futures Contracts

                   3,298   

Swap Agreements

     (17              
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     240        (8     138,544   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $   1,778      $   129      $   337,443   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Amount rounds to less than $1.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     TCW
Core Fixed Income
Fund
    TCW
Enhanced Commodity
Strategy Fund
(1)
 
     Year Ended
October 31,
2014
    Year Ended
October 31,
2013
    Year Ended
October 31,
2014
    Year Ended
October 31,
2013
 
     Dollar Amounts in Thousands  

OPERATIONS

        

Net Investment Income

   $ 20,838      $ 19,977      $ 49      $ 76   

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Swap Agreements

     9,559        (1,823     (265     (451

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Swap Agreements

     15,013        (25,711     78        13   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     45,410        (7,557     (138     (362
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

        

Distributions from Net Investment Income:

        

I Class

     (9,930     (9,375     (30     (41

N Class

     (9,957     (10,322     (23     (33

Distributions from Net Realized Gain:

        

I Class

            (5,117     (8     (12

N Class

            (5,672     (7     (9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions to Shareholders

     (19,887     (30,486     (68     (95
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

        

I Class

     44,731        103,896        36        49   

N Class

     (103,887     189,898        28        39   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Net Capital Shares Transactions

     (59,156     293,794        64        88   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     (33,633     255,751        (142     (369

NET ASSETS

        

Beginning of Year

     1,288,134        1,032,383        3,622        3,991   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Year

   $   1,254,501      $   1,288,134      $   3,480      $   3,622   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed (Overdistributed) Net Investment Income

   $ (211   $ 610      $ (35   $ (31

 

 

(1) Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets (See Note 2).

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     TCW
Global Bond
Fund
    TCW
High Yield Bond
Fund
 
     Year Ended
October 31,
2014
    Year Ended
October 31,
2013
    Year Ended
October 31,
2014
    Year Ended
October 31,
2013
 
     Dollar Amounts in Thousands  

OPERATIONS

        

Net Investment Income

   $ 344      $ 749      $ 1,538      $ 2,290   

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Futures Contracts, Swap Agreements and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (101     (219     448        1,156   

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments, Futures Contracts and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (305     (644     (208     (584
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (62     (114     1,778        2,862   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

        

Distributions from Net Investment Income:

        

I Class

     (102     (171     (1,077     (1,613

N Class

     (96     (177     (531     (878

Distributions from Net Realized Gain:

        

I Class

     (62     (323              

N Class

     (58     (332              
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions to Shareholders

     (318     (1,003     (1,608     (2,491
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

        

I Class

     (2,844     468        (5,576     (9,109

N Class

     (3,989     710        (2,112     (6,044
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Net Capital Shares Transactions

     (6,833     1,178        (7,688     (15,153
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     (7,213     61        (7,518     (14,782

NET ASSETS

        

Beginning of Year

     22,916        22,855        40,722        55,504   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Year

   $   15,703      $   22,916      $   33,204      $   40,722   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed (Overdistributed) Net Investment Income

   $ 71      $ 28      $ 36      $ (3

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     TCW
Short Term
Bond
Fund
    TCW
Total Return
Bond
Fund
 
     Year Ended
October 31,
2014
    Year Ended
October 31,
2013
    Year Ended
October 31,
2014
    Year Ended
October 31,
2013
 
     Dollar Amounts in Thousands  

OPERATIONS

        

Net Investment Income

   $ 137      $ 152      $ 198,899      $ 216,773   

Net Realized Gain on Investments and Futures Contracts

     28        17        88,840        54,557   

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Futures Contracts

     (36     (64     49,704        (38,386
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     129        105        337,443        232,944   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

        

Distributions from Net Investment Income:

        

I Class

     (232     (191     (140,589     (192,962

N Class

                   (56,526     (80,162

Distributions from Return of Capital:

        

I Class

                          (82,909

N Class

                          (35,276
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions to Shareholders

     (232     (191     (197,115     (391,309
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

        

I Class

     5,981        2,474        946,073        (640,914

N Class

                   (357,669     197,146   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Net Capital Shares Transactions

     5,981        2,474        588,404        (443,768
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     5,878        2,388        728,732        (602,133

NET ASSETS

        

Beginning of Year

     15,202        12,814        7,577,854        8,179,987   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Year

   $   21,080      $   15,202      $   8,306,586      $   7,577,854   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed (Overdistributed) Net Investment Income

   $ (1   $ 8      $ (1,528   $ (28,090

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2014

 

Note 1 — Organization

TCW Funds, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the “1940 Act”), that currently offers 20 no-load mutual funds (the “Funds”). TCW Investment Management Company (the “Advisor”) is the investment advisor to and an affiliated of the Funds and is registered under the Investment Advisors Act of 1940. Each Fund has distinct investment objectives. The following are the objectives for the 6 Fixed Income Funds that are covered in this report:

 

TCW Fund

 

Investment Objective

Diversified Fixed Income Funds  
TCW Core Fixed Income Fund  

Seeks to maximize current income and achieve above average total return by investing in fixed income securities with prudent investment management over a full market cycle by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets in debt securities.

TCW High Yield Bond Fund  

Seeks to maximize income and achieve above average total return consistent with reasonable risk over a full market cycle by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets in high yield/below investment grade bonds, commonly known as “junk” bonds.

TCW Short Term Bond Fund   Seeks to maximize income by investing at least 80% of its net assets in a diversified portfolio of debt securities of varying maturities including bonds, notes and other similar fixed income instruments issued by government or private sector issuers.
TCW Total Return Bond Fund  

Seeks to maximize current income and achieve above average total return consistent with prudent investment management over a full market cycle by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets in debt securities.

Non-Diversified Fixed Income Funds  
TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund   Seeks total return which exceeds that of its commodity benchmark by investing in commodity linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments.
TCW Global Bond Fund  

Seeks total return by investing at least 80% of its net assets in debt securities of government and corporate issuers in at least three countries, and will invest at least 30% of its net assets in securities of issuers located outside the United States.

 

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Note 1 — Organization (Continued)

 

All Funds, except for the TCW Short Term Bond Fund, offer two classes of shares: I Class and N Class. The TCW Short Term Bond Fund offers only the I Class shares. The classes are substantially the same except that the N Class shares are subject to a distribution fee (see Note 6).

Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies, which are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and which are consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements.

Principles of Accounting    The Funds use the accrual method of accounting for financial reporting purposes. Each Fund is considered an investment company under the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) No. 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies.

Principles of Consolidation:    The TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund seeks to gain exposure to the commodity markets, in whole or in part, through investments in the TCW Cayman Enhanced Commodity Fund, Ltd. (the “Subsidiary”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands with the same objective and investment policies and restrictions as the Fund. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in the Subsidiary. The net assets of the Subsidiary at October 31, 2014 were $413,000 or 11.88% of the Fund’s consolidated net assets. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Subsidiary. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Net Asset Value:    The Net Asset Value of each Class of a Fund is determined by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to each class by the number of shares issued and outstanding of that Class on each business day as of 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

Security Valuations:    Securities listed or traded on the New York and other stock exchanges are valued at the latest sale price on that exchange. Securities traded on the NASDAQ stock market are valued using official closing prices as reported by NASDAQ. All other securities for which over-the-counter (“OTC”) market quotations are readily available including short-term securities are valued with prices furnished by independent pricing services or by broker dealers.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available, including circumstances under which it is determined by the Advisor that prices received are not reflective of a security’s market value, are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the general supervision of Company’s Board of Directors.

Fair value is defined as the price that a fund would receive upon selling an investment in a timely transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures under the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), the Funds disclose investments in a three-tier hierarchy. This hierarchy is utilized to establish classification of fair value inputs for disclosure purposes. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad Levels listed below.

Level 1 — quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 — other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

Level 3 — significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned Level within the hierarchy. The inputs or methodology used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and consideration of factors specific to each security.

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.

In periods of market dislocation, the observability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many instruments. This condition, as well as changes related to liquidity of investments, could cause a security to be reclassified between Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3.

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

Fair Value Measurements:    A description of the valuation techniques applied to the Funds’ major categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis follows:

Asset-backed securities and mortgage-backed securities.    The fair value of asset-backed securities and mortgage-backed securities is estimated based on models that consider the estimated cash flows of each debt tranche of the issuer, establish a benchmark yield, and develop an estimated tranche specific spread to the benchmark yield based on the unique attributes of the tranche including, but not limited to, the prepayment speed assumptions and attributes of the collateral. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values would be categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; otherwise they would be categorized in Level 3.

Bank loans.    The fair value of bank loans is estimated using recently executed transactions, market price quotations, credit/market events, and cross-asset pricing. Inputs are generally observable and are obtained from independent sources. Bank loans are generally categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

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Corporate bonds.    The fair value of corporate bonds is estimated using recently executed transactions, market price quotations (where observable), bond spreads, or credit default swap spreads adjusted for any basis difference between cash and derivative instruments. Corporate bonds are generally categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; in instances where prices, spreads, or any of the other aforementioned key inputs are unobservable, they are categorized in Level 3 of the hierarchy.

Credit default swaps.    Credit default swaps are fair valued using pricing models that take into account among other factors, index spread curves, nominal values, modified duration values and cash flows. To the extent that these inputs are observable and timely, the fair values of credit default swaps would be categorized in Level 2; otherwise, the fair values would be categorized in Level 3.

Equity securities.    Securities are generally valued based on quoted prices from the applicable exchange. To the extent these securities are actively traded, valuation adjustments are not applied and they are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Restricted securities issued by publicly held companies are generally categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; if the discount is applied and significant, they are categorized in Level 3. Restricted securities held in non-public entities are included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because they trade infrequently, and therefore, the inputs are unobservable.

Foreign currency contracts.    The fair value of foreign currency contracts are derived from indices, reference rates, and other inputs or a combination of these factors. These contracts are normally valued on the basis of broker dealer quotations or by pricing service providers. Depending on the product and the terms of the transaction, the value of financial derivatives can be estimated by a pricing service provider using a series of techniques, including simulation pricing models. The pricing models use inputs that are observed from actively quoted markets such as indices and exchange rates. Foreign currency contracts are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Futures contracts.    Futures contracts are generally valued at the settlement price established at the close of business each day by the exchange on which they are traded. The value of futures contracts is marked daily and an appropriate payable or receivable for the change in value (“variation margin”) is recorded by the Funds. As such they are categorized in Level 1.

Money market funds.    Money market funds are open-end mutual funds that invest in short-term debt securities. To the extent that these funds are valued based upon the reported net asset value, they are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Municipal bonds.    Municipal bonds are fair valued based on pricing models that take into account, among other factors, information received from market makers and broker-dealers, current trades, bid wants lists, offerings, market movements, the callability of the bond, state of issuance, benchmark yield curves, and bond insurance. To the extent that these inputs are observable and timely, the fair values of municipal bonds would be categorized in Level 2; otherwise the fair values would be categorized in Level 3.

Restricted securities.    Restricted securities, including illiquid Rule 144A securities, issued by non-public entities are included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because they trade infrequently, and therefore, the inputs are unobservable. Any other restricted securities valued similar to publicly traded securities may be categorized in Level 2 or 3 of the fair value hierarchy depending on whether a discount is applied and significant to the fair value.

 

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Short-term investments.    Short-term investments are valued using market price quotations, and are reflected in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Total return swaps.    Total return swaps are fair valued using pricing models that take into account among other factor, index spread curves, nominal values, modified duration values and cash flows. To the extent that these inputs are observable and timely, the fair values of the total return swaps would be categorized in Level 2; otherwise, the fair values would be categorized in Level 3.

U.S. and foreign government and agency securities.    U.S. government and agency securities are normally valued using a model that incorporates market observable data such as reported sales of similar securities, broker quotes, yields, bids, offers, quoted market prices, and reference data. Accordingly, U.S. government and agency securities are normally categorized in Level 1 or 2 of the fair value hierarchy depending on the liquidity and transparency of the market.

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2014 in valuing the TCW Funds:

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Description

  Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
    Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
    Total  

Fixed Income Securities

       

Corporate Bonds*

  $      $ 234,761,178      $   —      $ 234,761,178   

Municipal Bonds

           16,567,314               16,567,314   

Foreign Government Bonds

           6,194,000               6,194,000   

Asset-Backed Securities

           121,562,366               121,562,366   

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

           66,775,665               66,775,665   

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

           44,282,684               44,282,684   

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

           302,861,440               302,861,440   

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

           90,378,378               90,378,378   

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

           17,981,172               17,981,172   

U.S. Treasury Securities

    341,656,283                      341,656,283   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Securities

    341,656,283        901,364,197               1,243,020,480   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Money Market Investments

    22,347,000                      22,347,000   

Short-Term Investments*

           150,424,548               150,424,548   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $   364,003,283      $   1,051,788,745      $      $   1,415,792,028   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* See Schedule of Investments for corresponding industries.

 

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TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

 

Description

  Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
    Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
    Total  

Fixed Income Securities

       

Asset-Backed Securities

  $      $ 41,959      $      $ 41,959   

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

           7,712               7,712   

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

           129,567               129,567   

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

           102,571               102,571   

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

           546,849               546,849   

Corporate Bonds*

           655,504               655,504   

Municipal Bonds

           75,929               75,929   

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

           20,035               20,035   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Securities

           1,580,126               1,580,126   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Money Market Investments

    74,000                      74,000   

Short-Term Investments*

           1,439,999               1,439,999   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

    74,000        3,020,125               3,094,125   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

       

Swap Agreements

       

Commodity Risk

           8,791               8,791   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $   74,000      $   3,028,916      $   —      $   3,102,916   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* See Schedule of Investments for corresponding industries.

TCW Global Bond Fund

 

Description

  Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
    Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
    Total  

Fixed Income Securities

       

Corporate Bonds*

  $      $ 2,337,037      $      $ 2,337,037   

Foreign Government Bonds

           5,613,490               5,613,490   

Asset-Backed Securities

           554,639               554,639   

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

           175,896               175,896   

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

           176,985               176,985   

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

           2,155,893               2,155,893   

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

           1,065,433               1,065,433   

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

           240,180               240,180   

U.S. Treasury Securities

    1,027,718                      1,027,718   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Securities

    1,027,718        12,319,553               13,347,271   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Money Market Investments

    322,000                      322,000   

Short-Term Investments*

           3,012,954               3,012,954   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $   1,349,718      $   15,332,507      $   —      $   16,682,225   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

       

Forward Currency Contracts

       

Foreign Currency Risk

  $      $ (47,450   $      $ (47,450
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $      $ (47,450   $      $ (47,450
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* See Schedule of Investments for corresponding industries.

 

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TCW High Yield Bond Fund

 

Description

   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Total  

Fixed Income Securities

           

Bank Loans*

   $       $ 1,401,499       $       $ 1,401,499   

Corporate Bonds*

             27,108,524                 27,108,524   

Asset-Backed Securities

             248,184                 248,184   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Securities

             28,758,207                 28,758,207   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Equity Securities

           

Common Stock*

     76,250                         76,250   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Equity Securities

     76,250                         76,250   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Money Market Investments

     43,000                         43,000   

Short-Term Investments*

             3,719,209                 3,719,209   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

     119,250         32,477,416                 32,596,666   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

           

Swap Agreements

           

Credit Risk

             73,184                 73,184   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $   119,250       $   32,550,600       $   —       $   32,669,850   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* See Schedule of Investments for corresponding industries.

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

 

Description

  Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
    Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
    Total  

Fixed Income Securities

       

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

  $      $ 1,368,474      $      $ 1,368,474   

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

           2,267,694               2,267,694   

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

           7,071,366               7,071,366   

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

           338,490               338,490   

Corporate Bonds*

           4,383,144               4,383,144   

Municipal Bonds

           239,382               239,382   

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

           635,651               635,651   

U.S. Treasury Securities

    145,133                      145,133   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Securities

    145,133        16,304,201               16,449,334   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Money Market Investments

    430,000                      430,000   

Short-Term Investments*

           4,222,356               4,222,356   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $   575,133      $   20,526,557      $   —      $   21,101,690   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* See Schedule of Investments for corresponding industries.

 

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TCW Total Return Bond Fund

 

Description

  Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
    Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Total  

Fixed Income Securities

         

Asset-Backed Securities

  $      $ 815,722,782       $       $ 815,722,782   

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

           423,381,193                 423,381,193   

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

           59,251,291                 59,251,291   

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

           3,437,827,568                 3,437,827,568   

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

           2,424,242,397         12,420,671         2,436,663,068   

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

           187,597,415                 187,597,415   

U.S. Treasury Securities

    1,249,498,246                        1,249,498,246   
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Securities

    1,249,498,246        7,348,022,646         12,420,671         8,609,941,563   
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Money Market Investments

    157,428,000                        157,428,000   

Short-Term Investments*

    4,562,000        903,441,167                 908,003,167   
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

    1,411,488,246        8,251,463,813         12,420,671         9,675,372,730   
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

         

Futures

         

Interest Rate Risk

    247,441                        247,441   
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

  $   1,411,735,687      $   8,251,463,813       $   12,420,671       $   9,675,620,171   
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

         

Futures

         

Interest Rate Risk

  $ (2,162,511   $       $       $ (2,162,511
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

  $ (2,162,511   $       $       $ (2,162,511
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* See Schedule of Investments for corresponding industries.

The Funds did not have any transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy during the year ended October 31, 2014.

Following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:

 

     Balance
as of
October 31,
2013
    Accrued
Discounts
(Premiums)
    Realized
Gain
(Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
    Purchases     Sales     Transfers
in to
Level 3 
(1)
    Transfers
out of
Level 3 
(1)
    Balance
as of
October 31,
2014
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
from
Investments
Still Held at
October 31,
2014
 
TCW High Yield Bond Fund                 

Corporate Bonds

  $ 12,500      $      $   (25,056)      $   18,688      $   25,056      $   (31,188   $   —      $   —      $      $   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
TCW Total Return Bond Fund                 

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

  $   13,937,591      $   (1,481,856   $      $ (35,064   $      $      $      $      $   12,420,671      $   (35,064)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) The Funds recognize transfers in and out at the beginning of the period.

 

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Significant unobservable valuations inputs for Level 3 investments as of October 31, 2014, are as follows:

 

Description

   Fair Value at
10/31/2014
     Valuation Techniques*    Unobservable
Input
   Range  

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

  

        

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities —Non-Agency (Interest Only, Collateral Strip Rate Securities)

   $ 12,420,671       Third-party

Vendor

   Vendor Prices    $ 0.77–3.24   

 

* The valuation technique employed on the Level 3 securities involves the use of the vendor prices. The Advisor monitors the third-party brokers and vendors using the valuation process described below.

Level 3 Valuation Process:    Investments classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy may be fair valued by the Advisor with consent by the Company’s Pricing Committee in accordance with the guidelines established by the Board of Directors, and under the general oversight of the Board of Directors. The Company’s Pricing Committee employs various methods to determine fair valuations including a regular review of key inputs and assumptions and review of any related market activity. The Company’s Pricing Committee reports to the Board of Directors at their regularly scheduled meetings. It is possible that fair value prices will be used by the Funds to a significant extent. The value determined for an investment using the Company’s fair value procedures may differ from recent market prices for the investment and may be significantly different from the value realized upon the sale of such investment. The Advisor, as part of the daily process, conducts back-testing of prices based on daily trade activities.

The Pricing Committee consists of the Chief Risk Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Secretary, and a representative from the portfolio management team as well as alternate members as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate. The Pricing Committee reviews and makes recommendations concerning the fair valuation of portfolio securities and the Funds’ pricing procedures in general.

Security Transactions and Related Investment Income:    Security transactions are recorded as of the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are recorded on the basis of specific identification. Distributions received from real estate investment trust securities may include return of capital. Such distributions reduce the cost basis of the respective securities. Distributions, if any, in excess of the cost basis of the security are recognized as capital gain.

Foreign Currency Translation:    The books and records of each Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars as follows: (1) the foreign currency market value of investment securities, and other assets and liabilities stated in foreign currencies, are translated using the daily spot rate; and (2) purchases, sales, income and expenses are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The resultant exchange gains and losses are included in net realized or net unrealized gain (loss) in the Statements of Operations. Pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, certain foreign exchange gains and losses included in realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in, or are a reduction of, ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

Foreign Taxes:    The Funds may be subject to withholding taxes on income and capital gains imposed by certain countries in which they invest. The withholding tax on income is netted against the income accrued or received. Any reclaimable taxes are recorded as income. The withholding tax on realized or unrealized gain is recorded as a liability.

 

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Derivative Instruments:    Derivatives are financial instruments whose values are based on the values of one or more indicators, such as a security, asset, currency, interest rate, or index. Derivative transactions can create investment leverage and may be highly volatile. It is possible that a derivative transaction will result in a loss greater than the principal amount invested. The Funds may not be able to close out a derivative transaction at a favorable time or price.

For the year ended October 31, 2014, the Funds had the following derivatives and transactions in derivatives, grouped in the following risk categories:

 

     Commodity
Risk
    Foreign
Currency
Risk
    Interest
Rate
Risk
    Total  
TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund   

Statements of Asset and Liabilities:

        

Asset Derivatives

        

Open Swap Agreements, at Value

   $ 9      $      $      $ 9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Value

   $ 9      $      $      $ 9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Statement of Operations:

        

Realized Gain on

        

Swap Agreements

   $ (265   $      $      $ (265
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Realized Gain

   $ (265   $      $      $ (265
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation on:

        

Swap Agreements

   $ 108      $      $      $ 108   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Change in Unrealized Appreciation

   $ 108      $      $      $ 108   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Notional Amounts or Shares/Units (3)

        

Swap Agreements

   $   3,761,179      $      $      $ 3,761,179   
TCW Global Bond Fund   

Statements of Asset and Liabilities:

        

Liabilities Derivatives

        

Forward Currency Contracts

   $      $ (47   $      $ (47
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Value

   $      $ (47   $      $ (47
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Statement of Operations:

        

Realized Loss on

        

Forward Currency Contracts

   $      $ (192   $      $ (192

Futures Contracts

                   (24     (24
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Realized Loss

   $      $ (192   $ (24   $ (216
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation on:

        

Forward Currency Contracts

   $      $ (37   $      $ (37

Futures Contracts

                   35        35   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Change in Unrealized Appreciation

   $      $ (37   $     35      $ (2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Notional Amounts or Shares/Units (3)

        

Forward Currency Contracts

   $      $   2,841,852      $      $   2,841,852   

Futures Contracts

                   6        6   

 

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     Credit Risk     Interest
Rate
Risk
    Total  
TCW High Yield Bond Fund   

Statements of Asset and Liabilities:

      

Asset Derivatives

  

   

Open Swap Agreements, at Value

   $ 73      $      $ 73   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Value

   $ 73      $      $ 73   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Statement of Operations:

      

Realized Gain on

      

Swap Agreements

   $ (7   $      $ (7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Realized Loss

   $ (7   $      $ (7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Depreciation on:

      

Swap Agreements

   $ (17   $      $ (17
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Change in Unrealized Depreciation

   $ (17   $      $ (17
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Notional Amounts or Shares/Units (3)

      

Swap Agreements

   $   790,000      $      $ 790,000   
TCW Total Return Bond Fund   

Statements of Asset and Liabilities:

      

Asset Derivatives

      

Futures Contracts (1)

   $      $ 247      $ 247   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Value

   $      $ 247      $ 247   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities Derivatives

      

Futures Contracts (1)

   $      $ (2,163   $ (2,163
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Value

   $      $   (2,163   $ (2,163
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Statement of Operations:

      

Realized Gain on

      

Futures Contracts

   $      $ (2)    $   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Realized Gain

   $      $ (2)    $   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Depreciation on:

      

Futures Contracts

   $      $ 3,298      $ 3,298   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Change in Unrealized Depreciation

   $      $ 3,298      $ 3,298   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Notional Amounts or Shares/Units (3)

      

Futures Contracts

            9,020          9,020   

 

(1) Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only variation margin on October 31, 2014 is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(2) Amount rounds to less than $1.
(3) Amount disclosed represents average number of contracts or notional amounts, which are representative of the volume traded for the year ended October 31, 2014.

Counterparty Credit Risk:    A derivative contract may result in a mark to market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.

The Funds’ risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on Over-the-Counter (OTC) derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Funds.

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default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, the credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. While offset rights may exist under applicable law, the Funds do not have a contractual right of offset against a clearing broker or clearinghouse in the event of a default (including the bankruptcy or insolvency) of the clearing broker or clearinghouse. Additionally, credit risk exists in exchange traded futures and centrally cleared swaps with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a clearing broker’s customer accounts. While clearing brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a clearing broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the clearing broker for all its clients, typically the shortfall would be allocated on a pro rata basis across all the clearing broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Funds. In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Funds mitigate their counterparty risk, the Funds may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with their derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Funds and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Funds may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events. In addition, certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties to OTC derivatives to terminate derivative contracts prior to maturity in the event a Fund’s net assets declines by a stated percentage or the Fund fails to meet the terms of its ISDA Master Agreements, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty.

Collateral requirements:    For derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the mark to market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any collateral pledged or received by a Fund.

Cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of a Fund is reported separately on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Non-cash collateral pledged by a Fund, if any, is noted in the Schedule of Investments. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold typically $250,000 or $500,000, before a transfer is required, which is determined at the close of each business day and the collateral is transferred on the next business day. To the extent amounts due to a Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty non-performance. The Funds attempt to mitigate counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that the Advisor believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. For financial reporting purposes, the Funds do not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Funds have implemented the disclosure requirements pursuant to FASB ASU No. 2013-01, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities, that requires disclosures to make financial statements that are prepared under U.S. GAAP more comparable to those prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards.

 

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Repurchase Agreements:    The Funds may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRA”). The MRA permits a Fund, under certain circumstances including an event of default (such as bankruptcy or insolvency), to offset payables and/or receivables under the MRA with collateral held and/or posted to the counterparty and create one single net payment due to or from the Fund. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against such a right of offset in the event of a MRA counterparty’s bankruptcy or insolvency. Pursuant to the terms of the MRA, a Fund receives securities as collateral with a market value in excess of the repurchase price to be received by the Fund upon the maturity of the repurchase transaction. Upon a bankruptcy or insolvency of the MRA counterparty, a Fund recognizes a liability with respect to such excess collateral to reflect the Fund’s obligation under bankruptcy law to return the excess to the counterparty. Repurchase agreements outstanding at the end of the year are listed in the Funds’ Schedule of Investments.

The following table presents the Funds’ OTC derivatives assets and liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under an ISDA Master agreement or Master Repurchase Agreement and net of the related collateral received by the Funds as of October 31, 2014 (in thousands):

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Counterparty

  Gross Assets
Subject to Master
Agreements
    Gross Liabilities
Subject to Master
Agreements
    Net Assets
(Liabilities)
Subject to Master
Agreements
    Collateral
Pledged
(Received)
    Net
Amount 
(1)
 

RBS Securities Inc. (Repurchase Agreement)

  $ 25,000      $   —      $ 25,000      $ (25,000 ) (2)    $   —   

State Street Bank & Trust Company (Repurchase Agreement)

    33,289               33,289        (33,289 ) (3)        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $   58,289      $   —      $   58,289      $   (58,289   $   —   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Represents the net amount receivable (payable) from (to) the counterparty in the event of default.
(2) Collateral with a value of $25,503 has been received in connection with a master repurchase agreement. Excess collateral received from the individual master repurchase agreement is not shown for financial reporting purposes.
(3) Collateral with a value of $33,956 has been received in connection with a master repurchase agreement. Excess collateral received from the individual master repurchase agreement is not shown for financial reporting purposes.

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

 

Counterparty

  Gross Assets
Subject to Master
Agreements
    Gross Liabilities
Subject to Master
Agreements
    Net Assets
(Liabilities)
Subject to Master
Agreements
    Collateral
Pledged
(Received)
    Net
Amount
 (1)
 

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Derivatives)

  $ 3      $   —      $ 3      $      $ 3   

Credit Suisse First Boston Corp. (Derivatives)

    6               6               6   

State Street Bank & Trust Company (Repurchase Agreement)

    102               102        (102 ) (2)        —   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $   111      $      $   111      $ (102   $ 9   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Represents the net amount receivable (payable) from (to) the counterparty in the event of default.
(2) Collateral with a value of $104 has been received in connection with a master repurchase agreement. Excess collateral received from the individual master repurchase agreement is not shown for financial reporting purposes.

 

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TCW Global Bond Fund

 

Counterparty

  Gross Assets
Subject to Master
Agreements
    Gross Liabilities
Subject to Master
Agreements
    Net Assets
(Liabilities)
Subject to Master
Agreements
    Collateral
Pledged
(Received)
    Net
Amount
 (1)
 

Barclays Capital (Derivatives)

  $      $ (47   $ (47   $      $ (47

JP Morgan Chase Bank (Derivatives)

             (3)                      

State Street Bank & Trust Company (Repurchase Agreement)

    478               478        (478 ) (2)        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $   478      $   (47   $   431      $   (478   $   (47
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Represents the net amount receivable (payable) from (to) the counterparty in the event of default.
(2) Collateral with a value of $492 has been received in connection with a master repurchase agreement. Excess collateral received from the individual master repurchase agreement is not shown for financial reporting purposes.
(3) Amount rounds to less than $1.

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

 

Counterparty

  Gross Assets
Subject to Master
Agreements
    Gross Liabilities
Subject to Master
Agreements
    Net Assets
(Liabilities)
Subject to Master
Agreements
    Collateral
Pledged
(Received)
    Net
Amount
 (1)
 

Credit Suisse International (Derivatives)

  $ 1      $      $ 1      $      $ 1   

Goldman Sachs International (Derivatives)

    2               2               2   

State Street Bank & Trust Company (Repurchase Agreement)

    579               579        (579 ) (2)        —   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $   582      $   —      $   582      $   (579   $ 3   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Represents the net amount receivable (payable) from (to) the counterparty in the event of default.
(2) Collateral with a value of $592 has been received in connection with a master repurchase agreement. Excess collateral received from the individual master repurchase agreement is not shown for financial reporting purposes.

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

 

Counterparty

  Gross Assets
Subject to Master
Agreements
    Gross Liabilities
Subject to Master
Agreements
    Net Assets
(Liabilities)
Subject to Master
Agreements
    Collateral
Pledged
(Received)
    Net
Amount
 (1)
 

State Street Bank & Trust Company (Repurchase Agreement)

  $ 783      $      $ 783      $ (783 ) (2)    $   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $   783      $   —      $   783      $   (783   $   —   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Represents the net amount receivable (payable) from (to) the counterparty in the event of default.
(2) Collateral with a value of $799 has been received in connection with a master repurchase agreement. Excess collateral received from the individual master repurchase agreement is not shown for financial reporting purposes.

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

 

Counterparty

  Gross Assets
Subject to Master
Agreements
    Gross Liabilities
Subject to Master
Agreements
    Net Assets
(Liabilities)
Subject to Master
Agreements
    Collateral
Pledged
(Received)
    Net
Amount
 (1)
 

RBS Securities Inc. (Repurchase Agreement)

  $ 172,000      $      $ 172,000      $ (172,000 ) (2)    $   

State Street Bank & Trust Company (Repurchase Agreement)

    89,847               89,847        (89,847 ) (3)        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $   261,847      $   —      $   261,847      $   (261,847   $   —   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Represents the net amount receivable (payable) from (to) the counterparty in the event of default.
(2) Collateral with a value of $175,441 has been received in connection with a master repurchase agreement. Excess collateral received from the individual master repurchase agreement is not shown for financial reporting purposes.

 

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(3) Collateral with a value of $91,648 has been received in connection with a master repurchase agreement. Excess collateral received from the individual master repurchase agreement is not shown for financial reporting purposes.

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts:    The Funds may enter into forward foreign currency contracts as a hedge against fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. Forward foreign currency contracts are marked to market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Funds as an unrealized gain or loss in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. When the contract is closed or delivery is taken, the Funds record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. Outstanding foreign currency forward contracts at October 31, 2014 are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments.

Future Contracts:    The Funds may enter into futures contracts. A Fund may seek to manage a variety of different risks through the use of futures contracts, such as interest rate risk, equity price risk, and currency risk. A Fund may use index futures to hedge against broad market risks to its portfolio or to gain broad market exposure when it holds uninvested cash or as an inexpensive substitute for cash investments directly in securities or other assets. Securities index futures contracts are contracts to buy or sell units of a securities index at a specified future date at a price agreed upon when the contract is made and are settled in cash. Positions in futures may be closed out only on an exchange or board of trade which provides a secondary market for such futures. Because futures contracts are exchange-traded, they typically have minimal exposure to counterparty risk. Parties to a futures contract are not required to post the entire notional amount of the contract, but rather a small percentage of that amount (by way of margin), both at the time they enter into futures transactions, and then on a daily basis if their positions decline in value; as a result, futures contracts are highly leveraged. Such payments are known as variation margin and are recorded by the Fund as unrealized gains or losses. Because futures markets are highly leveraged, they can be extremely volatile, and there can be no assurance that the pricing of a futures contract will correlate precisely with the pricing of the asset or index underlying it or the asset or liability of a Fund that is the subject of the hedge. It may not always be possible for the Fund to enter into a closing transaction with respect to a futures contract it has entered into at a favorable time or price. When the Fund enters into a futures transaction, it is subject to the risk that the value of the futures contract will move in a direction unfavorable to it.

When a Fund uses futures contracts for hedging purposes, it is likely that the Fund will have an asset or liability that will offset any loss (or gain) on the transactions, at least in part. When a futures contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. The TCW Global Bond Fund and the TCW Total Return Bond Fund utilized futures to help manage daily liquidity as well as interest rate duration and credit market exposure. Futures contracts outstanding at October 31, 2014 are listed in each Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

Swap Agreements.    The Funds may enter into swap agreements. Swap agreements are typically two-party contracts entered into primarily by institutional investors. In a standard “swap” transaction, two parties agree to exchange the returns (or differentials in rates of return) earned or realized on particular predetermined investments or instruments, which may be adjusted for an interest factor. The gross returns to be exchanged or “swapped” between the parties are generally calculated with respect to a “notional amount” (i.e., the return on or increase in value of a particular dollar amount invested at a particular interest rate or in a “basket” of securities representing a particular index).

 

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In a total return swap, one party typically agrees to pay to the other a short-term interest rate in return for a payment at one or more times in the future based on the increase in the value of an underlying security or other asset, or index of securities or assets; if the underlying security, asset, or index declines in value, the party that pays the short-term interest rate must also pay to its counterparty a payment based on the amount of the decline. A Fund may take either side of such a swap, and so may take a long or short position in the underlying security, asset, or index. A Fund may enter into a total return swap to hedge against an exposure in its portfolio — such as interest rate risk (including to adjust the duration or credit quality of a Fund’s bond portfolio), equity risk, or credit risk — or generally to put cash to work efficiently in the markets in anticipation of, or as a replacement for, cash investments. A Fund may also enter into a total return swap to gain exposure to securities or markets in which it might not be able to invest directly (in so called market access transactions).

Interest rate swaps are agreements in which one party pays a floating rate of interest on a notional principal amount and receives a fixed rate of interest on the same notional principal amount for a specified period of time. Alternatively, a party may pay a fixed rate and receive a floating rate. In more complex swaps, the notional principal amount may decline (or amortize) over time. A Fund’s maximum risk of loss due to counterparty default is the discounted net asset value of the cash flows paid to/received from the counterparty over the interest rate swap’s remaining life.

A Fund may enter into credit default swap transactions as a “buyer” or “seller” of credit protection. In a credit default swap, one party provides what is in effect insurance against a default or other adverse credit event affecting an issuer of debt securities (typically referred to as a “reference entity”). In general, the buyer of credit protection is obligated to pay the protection seller an upfront amount or a periodic stream of payments over the term of the swap. If a “credit event” occurs, the buyer has the right to deliver to the seller bonds or other obligations of the reference entity (with a value up to the full notional value of the swap), and to receive a payment equal to the par value of the bonds or other obligations. Credit events that would trigger a request that the seller make payment are specific to each credit default swap agreement, but generally include bankruptcy, failure to pay, restructuring, obligation acceleration, obligation default, or repudiation/moratorium. When a Fund buys protection, it may or may not own securities of the reference entity. When a Fund sells protection under a credit default swap, the position may have the effect of creating leverage in the Fund’s portfolio through the Fund’s indirect long exposure to the issuer or securities on which the swap is written. When a Fund sells protection, it may do so either to earn additional income or to create such a “synthetic” long position.

Whenever a Fund enters into a swap agreement, it takes on counterparty risk — the risk that its counterparty will be unable or unwilling to meet its obligations under the swap agreement. A Fund also takes the risk that the market will move against its position in the swap agreement. In the case of a total return swap, the swap will change in value depending on the change in value of the asset or index on which the swap is written. When a Fund enters into any type of swap for hedging purposes, it is likely that the Fund will have an asset or liability that will offset any loss (or gain) on the swap, at least in part. Swap agreements may be non-transferable or otherwise highly illiquid, and a Fund may not be able to terminate or transfer a swap agreement at any particular time or at an acceptable price.

During the term of a swap transaction, changes in the value of the swap are recognized as unrealized gains or losses by marking to market to reflect the market value of the swap. When the swap is terminated, a Fund will record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference, if any, between the proceeds from (or cost

 

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of) the closing transaction and the Fund’s basis in the agreement. Upfront swap premium payments paid or received by a Fund, if any, are recorded within the value of the open swap agreement on the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities and represent payments paid or received upon entering into the swap agreement to compensate for differences between stated terms of the swap agreement and prevailing market conditions (credit spreads, currency exchange rates, and other relevant factors). These upfront payments are recorded as realized gain or loss on the Fund’s Statement of Operations upon termination or maturity of the swap agreement.

During the term of a swap transaction, the periodic net payments can be made for a set period of time or may be triggered by a predetermined credit event. The net periodic payments may be based on a fixed or variable interest rate, the change in market value of a specified security, basket of securities or index, or the return generated by a security. These periodic payments received or made by the Funds are recorded as realized gains and losses, respectively. During the year ended October 31, 2014, the TCW High Yield Bond Fund utilized credit default swaps to manage daily liquidity as well as interest rate duration and/or credit market exposures; and the TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund used total return swap agreements to gain exposure to the commodity market. Swap agreements outstanding at October 31, 2014 are listed in each Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

Mortgage-Backed Securities:    The Funds may invest in mortgage pass-through securities which represent interests in pools of mortgages in which payments of both principal and interest on the securities are generally made monthly, in effect “passing through” monthly payments made by borrowers on the residential or commercial mortgage loans which underlie the securities (net of any fees paid to the issuer or guarantor of the securities). Mortgage pass-through securities differ from other forms of debt securities, which normally provide for periodic payment of interest in fixed amounts with principal payments at maturity or specified call dates. These Funds may also invest in Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (“CMOs”). CMOs are debt obligations collateralized by residential or commercial mortgage loans or residential or commercial mortgage pass-through securities. Interest and principal are generally paid monthly. CMOs may be collateralized by whole mortgage loans or private mortgage pass-through securities but are more typically collateralized by portfolios of mortgage pass-through securities guaranteed by Ginnie Mae, Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae. The issuer of a series of CMOs may elect to be treated for tax purposes as a Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit (“REMIC”). CMOs are structured into multiple classes, each bearing a different stated maturity. Monthly payment of principal received from the pool of underlying mortgages, including prepayments, is first returned to investors holding the shortest maturity class. Investors holding the longer maturity classes usually receive principal only after shorter classes have been retired. An investor may be partially protected against a sooner than desired return of principal because of the sequential payments. These Funds may invest in stripped mortgage-backed securities. Stripped mortgage-backed securities are usually structured with two classes that receive different proportions of the interest and principal distributions on a pool of mortgage assets. In certain cases, one class will receive all of the interest (the interest-only or “IO” class), while the other class will receive all of the principal (the principal-only or “PO” class). The yield to maturity on IOs is sensitive to the rate of principal repayments (including prepayments) on the related underlying mortgage assets, and principal payments may have a material effect on yield to maturity. If the underlying mortgage assets experience greater than anticipated prepayments of principal, a Fund may not fully recoup its initial investment in IOs.

 

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Inflation-Indexed Bonds:    The Funds may invest in inflation-indexed bonds, which are fixed income securities whose principal value or coupon is periodically adjusted according to the rate of inflation. Any increase or decrease in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed bond will be included as interest income.

Inflation-indexed securities issued by the U.S. Treasury have maturities of five, ten, twenty, or thirty years, although it is possible that securities with other maturities will be issued in the future. The U.S. Treasury securities pay interest on a semi-annual basis, equal to a fixed percentage of the inflation-adjusted principal amount.

If the periodic adjustment rate measuring inflation falls, the principal value of inflation-indexed bonds will be adjusted downward, and consequently the interest payable on these securities (calculated with respect to a smaller principal amount) will be reduced. Repayment of the original bond principal upon maturity (as adjusted for inflation) is guaranteed in the case of U.S. Treasury inflation-indexed bonds, even during a period of deflation. However, the current market value of the bonds is not guaranteed, and will fluctuate. The Funds may also invest in other inflation related bonds which may or may not provide a similar guarantee. If a guarantee of principal is not provided, the adjusted principal value of the bond repaid at maturity may be less than the original principal.

The value of inflation-indexed bonds is expected to change in response to changes in real interest rates. Real interest rates in turn are tied to the relationship between nominal interest rates and the rate of inflation. Therefore, if inflation were to rise at a faster rate than nominal interest rates, real interest rates might decline, leading to an increase in value of inflation-indexed bonds. In contrast, if nominal interest rates increased at a faster rate than inflation, real interest rates might rise, leading to a decrease in value of inflation-indexed bonds.

While the values of these securities are expected to be protected from long-term inflationary trends, short term increases in inflation may lead to declines in values. If interest rates rise due to reasons other than inflation (for example, due to changes in currency exchange rates), investors in these securities may not be protected to the extent that the increase is not reflected in the bond’s inflation measure.

When-Issued, Delayed-Delivery, To be Announced (“TBA”) and Forward Commitment Transactions:    The Funds may enter into when-issued, delayed-delivery, TBA or forward commitment transactions in order to lock in the purchase price of the underlying security or to adjust the interest rate exposure of the Funds’ existing portfolios. In when-issued, delayed-delivery, or forward commitment transactions, a Fund commits to purchase or sell particular securities, with payment and delivery to take place at a future date. Although the Fund does not pay for the securities or start earning interest on them until they are delivered, it immediately assumes the risks of ownership, including the risk of price fluctuation. If a Fund’s counterparty fails to deliver a security purchased on a when-issued, delayed-delivery, TBA or forward commitment basis, there may be a loss, and that Fund may have missed an opportunity to make an alternative investment.

Prior to settlement of these transactions, the value of the subject securities will fluctuate, reflecting interest rate changes. In addition, because a Fund is not required to pay for when-issued, delayed-delivery, TBA or forward commitment securities until the delivery date, they may result in a form of leverage to the extent a Fund does not maintain liquid assets equal to the face amount of the contract. To guard against this deemed leverage, the Funds segregate cash and/or securities in an amount or value at least equal to the amount of these transactions.

 

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Dollar Roll Transactions:    The Funds may enter into dollar roll transactions with financial institutions to take advantage of opportunities in the mortgage-backed securities market. A dollar roll transaction involves a simultaneous sale of securities by a Fund with an agreement to repurchase substantially similar securities at an agreed upon price and date, but generally will be collateralized at time of delivery by different pools of mortgages with different prepayment histories than those securities sold. These transactions are accounted for as financing transactions as opposed to sales and purchases. The differential between the sale price and the repurchase price is recorded as deferred income and recognized between the settlement dates of the sale and repurchase. During the period between the sale and repurchase, a Fund will not be entitled to receive interest and principal payments on the securities sold. Dollar roll transactions involve risk that the market value of the security sold by a Fund may decline below the repurchase price of the security and the potential inability of counter parties to complete the transaction. There were no such transactions by the Funds for the year ended October 31, 2014.

Reverse Repurchase Agreements:    The Funds may enter into reverse repurchase agreements. Reverse repurchase agreements involve sales of portfolio securities by a Fund concurrently with an agreement by the same Fund to repurchase the same securities at a later date for a fixed price. Generally, the effect of such a transaction is that the Fund can recover all or most of the cash invested in the portfolio securities involved during the term of the reverse repurchase agreement, while it will be able to keep the interest income associated with those portfolio securities. Such transactions are only advantageous if the interest cost to the Fund of the reverse repurchase transaction is less than the cost of otherwise obtaining the cash. There were no reverse repurchase agreements outstanding at October 31, 2014.

Security Lending:    The Funds may lend their securities to qualified brokers. The loans must be collateralized at all times primarily with cash although the Funds can accept money market instruments or U.S. Government securities with a market value at least equal to the market value of the securities on loan. As with any extensions of credit, the Funds may bear the risk of delay in recovery or even loss of rights in the collateral if the borrowers of the securities fail financially. The Funds earn additional income for lending their securities by investing the cash collateral in short-term investments. The Funds did not lend any securities during the year ended October 31, 2014.

Allocation of Operating Activity for Multiple Classes:    Investment income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated among the classes of shares of the Funds based on the relative net assets of each class. Distribution fees, which are directly attributable to a class of shares, are charged to the operations of the class. All other expenses are charged to each Fund or class as incurred on a specific identification basis. Differences in class specific fees and expenses will result in differences in net investment income, and therefore, the payment of different per share dividends by each class.

Dividends and Distributions:    Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund declares and pays, or reinvests, dividends from net investment income quarterly. The other Fixed Income Funds declare and pay, or reinvest, dividends from net investment income monthly. Distribution of any net long-term and net short-term capital gains earned by a Fund will be distributed at least annually.

Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments for foreign currency transactions, market discount and premium, losses deferred due to wash sales, excise tax regulations and employing equalization in determining

 

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amounts to be distributed to fund shareholders. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications between paid-in capital, undistributed net investment income (loss), and/or undistributed accumulated realized gain (loss). Undistributed net investment income or loss may include temporary book and tax basis differences which will reverse in a subsequent period. Any taxable income or capital gain remaining at fiscal yearend is distributed in the following year.

Use of Estimates:    The preparation of the accompanying financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Note 3 — Risk Considerations

Market Risk:    The Funds’ investments will fluctuate with market conditions, so will the value of your investment in the Funds. You could lose money on your investment in the Funds or the Funds could underperform other investments.

Liquidity Risk:    The Funds’ investments in illiquid securities may reduce the returns of the Funds because they may not be able to sell the illiquid securities at an advantageous time or price. Investments in high yield securities, foreign securities, derivatives or other securities with substantial market and/or credit risk tend to have the greatest exposure to liquidity risk. Certain investments in private placements and Rule 144A securities may be considered illiquid investments. The Funds may invest in private placements and Rule 144A securities.

Interest Rate Risk:    The values of the Funds’ investments fluctuate in response to movements in interest rates. If rates rise, the values of debt securities generally fall. The longer the average duration of a Fund’s investment portfolio, the greater the change in value.

Mortgage-Backed and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk:    Each Fund may invest in mortgage-backed or other asset-backed securities. The values of some mortgage-backed or other asset-backed securities may expose a Fund to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal. When interest rates rise, the value of mortgage-related securities generally will decline; however, when interest rates are declining, the value of mortgage related-securities with prepayment features may not increase as much as other fixed-income securities. The rate of prepayments on underlying mortgages will affect the price and volatility of a mortgage-related security, and may shorten or extend the effective maturity of the security beyond what was anticipated at the time of purchase. If unanticipated rate of prepayment on underlying mortgages increase the effective maturity of a mortgage-related security, the volatility of the security can be expected to increase. The value of these securities may fluctuate in response to the market’s perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers. Additionally, although mortgages and mortgage-related securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that private guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

Derivatives Risk:    Use of derivatives, which at times is an important part of the Funds’ investment strategy, involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. Investments in derivatives could cause the Funds to lose more than the principal amount invested. Also, suitable derivative transactions may not be available in all

 

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circumstances and there can be no assurance that the Funds will engage in these transactions to reduce exposure to other risks when that would be beneficial.

Credit Risk:    The values of any of the Funds’ investments may also decline in response to events affecting the issuer or its credit rating. The lower rated debt securities in which a Fund may invest are considered speculative and are subject to greater volatility and risk of loss than investment-grade securities, particularly in deteriorating economic conditions. The value of some mortgage-related securities in which the Funds invest also may fall because of unanticipated levels of principal prepayments that can occur when interest rates decline. Certain Funds invest a material portion of their assets in securities of issuers that hold mortgage- and asset-backed securities and direct investments in securities backed by commercial and residential mortgage loans and other financial assets. The value and related income of these securities are sensitive to changes in economic conditions, including delinquencies and/or defaults. Continuing shifts in the market’s perception of credit quality on securities backed by commercial and residential mortgage loans and other financial assets may result in increased volatility of market price and periods of illiquidity that can negatively impact the valuation of certain issuers held by the Funds.

Mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) and Asset-backed securities (“ABS”) are characterized and classified in a variety of different ways. These classifications include a view of the securities’ cash flow structure (passthrough, sequential pay, prepayment-protected, interest-only, principal-only, etc.), the security of the claim on the underlying assets, (senior, mezzanine and subordinated), as well as types of underlying collateral (prime conforming loans, prime non-conforming loans, Alt-A loans, subprime loans, commercial loans, etc.) In many cases, the classification incorporates a degree of subjectivity: a particular loan might be categorized as “prime” by the underwriting standards of one mortgage issuer while another might classify the loan as “subprime.” In addition to other functions, the risk associated with an investment in a mortgage loan must take into account the nature of the collateral, the form and the level of credit enhancement, the vintage of the loan, the geography of the loan, the purpose of the loan (refinance versus purchase versus equity take-out), the borrower’s credit quality (e.g. FICO score), and whether the loan is a first trust deed or a second lien.

Counterparty Risk:    The Funds may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Funds have unsettled or open transactions may default. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Funds to credit and counterparty risks, consist principally of investments and cash due from counterparties. The exposure to credit and counterparty risks with respect to these financial assets is reflected in fair value recorded in the Funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

For complete information on the various risks involved, please refer to the Funds’ prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information which can be obtained on the Funds’ website (www.tcw.com) or by calling the customer service.

Note 4 — Federal Income Taxes

It is the policy of each Fund to comply with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its net taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.

 

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Note 4 — Federal Income Taxes (Continued)

 

For the year ended October 31, 2014, the Funds below realized on a tax basis, the following net realized loss

on security transactions (amounts in thousands).

 

       Net Realized Loss    
     2014      2013  

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

   $   —       $   880   

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

     36         15   

At October 31, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

      Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
     Undistributed
Long-Term
Gain
     Total
Distributable
Earnings
 

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

   $ 9,424       $ 612       $ 10,036   

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

             2         2   

TCW Global Bond Fund

             25         25   

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

     131                 131   

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

     29                 29   

TCW Total Return Bond

       29,550           25,786           55,336   

At the end of the previous fiscal year ended October 31, 2013, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

      Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
     Undistributed
Long-Term
Gain
     Total
Distributable
Earnings
 

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

   $   2,039       $       $   2,039   

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

     2         18         20   

TCW Global Bond Fund

               118         118   

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

     192                 192   

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

     45                 45   

Permanent differences incurred during the year ended October 31, 2014, resulting from differences in book and tax accounting, have been reclassified at year-end between undistributed net investment income (loss), undistributed (accumulated) net realized gain (loss) and paid-in capital as follows, with no impact to the net asset value per share (amounts in thousands):

 

      Undistributed
Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
    Undistributed
Accumulated
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Paid-in
Capital
 

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

   $ (1,772   $ (864   $ 2,636   

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

      (1)       (1)        

TCW Global Bond Fund

     (103     99        4   

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

     109        (109       

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

     86        (86       

TCW Total Return Bond

       24,778        (35,371       10,593   

 

(1) Amount rounds to less than $1.

 

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During the year ended October 31, 2014, the tax character of distributions paid was as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

     Ordinary
Income
    Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Total
Distributions
 

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

  $ 19,887      $      $ 19,887   

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

    47        21        68   

TCW Global Bond Fund

    1          317        318   

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

    1,608               1,608   

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

    232               232   

TCW Total Return Bond

      197,115                 197,115   

During the previous fiscal year ended October 31, 2013, the tax character of distributions paid was as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

     Ordinary
Income
    Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Return of
Capital
    Total
Distributions
 

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

  $ 25,434      $ 5,052      $      $ 30,486   

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

    90        5               95   

TCW Global Bond Fund

    990        13               1,003   

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

    2,491                      2,491   

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

    191                      191   

TCW Total Return Bond

     231,219          41,905          118,185          391,309   

At October 31, 2014, net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments for federal income tax purposes was as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

     Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
(Depreciation)
    Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Cost of Investments
for Federal Income
Tax Purposes
 

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

  $ 32,367      $ (3,409   $ 28,958      $ 1,386,834   

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

    64        (7     57        3,037   

TCW Global Bond Fund

    981        (466     515        16,167   

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

    630        (503     127        32,470   

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

           (36     (36     21,138   

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

      540,785          (29,782       511,003          9,164,370   

At October 31, 2014, the following Fund had net realized loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes (amounts in thousands):

 

      Expiring In  
      2016      2018      2019  

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

   $   230       $   7,023       $   111   

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Funds will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in the pre-enactment taxable years. As a result of the ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under previous law.

 

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Note 4 — Federal Income Taxes (Continued)

 

Therefore, in addition to the above table, the following Funds had net realized losses that will be carried forward indefinitely for federal income tax purposes (amounts in thousands):

 

      Short-Term
Capital Losses
     Long-Term
Capital Losses
     Total  

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

   $   727       $       $   727   

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

     76           20         96   

The Funds did not have any unrecognized tax benefits at October 31, 2014, nor were there any increases or decreases in unrecognized tax benefits for the six months ended October 31, 2014. The Funds are subject to examination by U.S. federal and state tax authorities for returns filed for the prior three and four fiscal years, respectively.

Note 5 — Fund Management Fees and Other Expenses

The Funds pay to the Advisor, as compensation for services rendered, facilities furnished and expenses borne by it, the following annual management fees as a percentage of daily net asset value:

 

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

     0.40

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

     0.50

TCW Global Bond Fund

     0.55

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

     0.45

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

     0.35

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

     0.50

In addition to the management fees, the Funds reimburse, with approval by the Company’s Board of Directors, the Advisor’s costs associated in support of the Funds’ Rule 38a-1 compliance obligations. These amounts are allocated to each Fund based on management fees paid and are included in the Statements of Operations.

The Advisor limits the operating expenses of the Funds not to exceed the following expense ratios relative to the Funds’ average daily net assets:

 

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

  

I Class

     0.49 % (1) 

N Class

     0.83 (1) 

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

  

I Class

     0.70 (1) 

N Class

     0.75 (1) 

TCW Global Bond Fund

  

I Class

     1.13 (1) 

N Class

     1.13 (1) 

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

  

I Class

     0.55 (1) 

N Class

     0.80 (1) 

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

  

I Class

     0.44 (1) 

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

  

I Class

     0.49 (1) 

N Class

     0.79 (1) 

 

(1) These limitations are based on an agreement between the Advisor and Company for a one-year period.

The amount borne by the Advisor during the fiscal year when the operating expenses of a Fund are in excess of the expense limitation cannot be recaptured in the subsequent fiscal years should the expenses

 

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Note 5 — Fund Management Fees and Other Expenses (Continued)

 

drop below the expense limitation in the subsequent years. The Advisor can recapture expenses only within a given fiscal year for that year’s operating expenses.

Directors’ Fees:    Directors who are not affiliated with the Advisor receive compensation from the Funds which are shown on the Statement of Operations. Directors may elect to defer receipt of their fees in accordance with the terms of a Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan. Amounts deferred are recorded on the Funds’ books as other liabilities. Deferred compensation is included within directors’ fees and expenses in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Note 6 — Distribution Plan

TCW Funds Distributors (“Distributor”), an affiliate of the Advisor and the Funds, serves as the nonexclusive distributor of each class of the Funds’ shares. The Funds have a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the N Class shares of each Fund. Under the terms of the plan, each Fund compensates the Distributor at a rate equal to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to its N Class shares for distribution and related services.

Note 7 Purchases and Sales of Securities

Investment transactions (excluding short-term investments) for the year ended October 31, 2014, were as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

    Purchases at
Cost
    Sales or Maturity
Proceeds
    U.S. Government
Purchases at Cost
    U.S. Government
Sales or Maturity
Proceeds
 

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

  $ 112,581      $ 201,479      $ 2,875,674      $ 2,923,462   

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

    62        875        20        128   

TCW Global Bond Fund

    1,850        9,674        16,889        18,592   

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

    45,881        53,109                 

TCW Short Term Bond Fund

    4,957        4,350        6,594        5,354   

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

      570,904          900,852          16,144,912          15,589,868   

Note 8 Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in each Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

   Year Ended
October 31, 2014
    Year Ended
October 31, 2013
 
I Class    Shares     Amount
(in thousands)
    Shares     Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     33,896,593      $ 376,655        43,967,729      $ 484,633   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     792,969        8,785        1,075,798        11,993   

Shares Redeemed

     (30,829,103     (340,709)        (35,492,527     (392,730)   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase

     3,860,459      $ 44,731        9,551,000      $ 103,896   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
N Class    Shares     Amount
(in thousands)
    Shares     Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     12,036,222      $ 132,668        49,015,418      $ 543,978   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     736,566        8,146        1,208,350        13,468   

Shares Redeemed

     (22,160,767     (244,701)        (33,359,943     (367,548)   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease)

     (9,387,979   $ (103,887     16,863,825      $ 189,898   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

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Note 8 Capital Share Transactions (Continued)

 

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2014
    Year Ended
October 31, 2013
 
I Class    Shares     Amount
(in thousands)
    Shares     Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

                            

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     4,675        36        6,109        49   

Shares Redeemed

                            
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase

     4,675      $ 36        6,109      $ 49   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
N Class    Shares     Amount
(in thousands)
    Shares     Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     692      $ 6             $   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     3,637        28        4,790        39   

Shares Redeemed

     (692     (6              
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase

     3,637      $ 28        4,790      $ 39   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
TCW Global Bond Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2014
    Year Ended
October 31, 2013
 
I Class    Shares     Amount
(in thousands)
    Shares     Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     3,706      $ 38        3,401      $ 37   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     14,821        152        43,138        462   

Shares Redeemed

     (294,020     (3,034     (2,965     (31
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease)

     (275,493   $ (2,844     43,574      $ 468   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
N Class    Shares     Amount
(in thousands)
    Shares     Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     4,583      $ 47        32,371      $ 338   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     15,014        154        44,631        478   

Shares Redeemed

     (406,026     (4,190     (10,154     (106
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease)

     (386,429   $ (3,989     66,848      $ 710   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
TCW High Yield Bond Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2014
    Year Ended
October 31, 2013
 
I Class    Shares     Amount
(in thousands)
    Shares     Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     1,559,647      $ 10,022        3,177,031      $ 20,038   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     132,419        846        205,806        1,301   

Shares Redeemed

     (2,568,395     (16,444     (4,814,132     (30,448
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (876,329   $ (5,576     (1,431,295   $ (9,109
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
N Class    Shares     Amount
(in thousands)
    Shares     Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     4,318,604      $ 27,894        5,151,136      $ 32,632   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     77,544        499        130,049        831   

Shares Redeemed

     (4,730,653     (30,505     (6,215,519     (39,507
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (334,505   $ (2,112     (934,334   $ (6,044
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
TCW Short Term Bond Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2014
    Year Ended
October 31, 2013
 
I Class    Shares     Amount
(in thousands)
    Shares     Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     1,693,772      $ 14,868        2,050,541      $ 18,103   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     23,590        207        18,544        163   

Shares Redeemed

     (1,036,350     (9,094     (1,789,418     (15,792
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase

     681,012      $ 5,981        279,667      $ 2,474   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Note 8 — Capital Share Transactions (Continued)

 

TCW Total Return Bond Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2014
    Year Ended
October 31, 2013
 
I Class    Shares     Amount
(in thousands)
    Shares     Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     272,113,412      $ 2,778,014        295,792,794      $ 3,025,640   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     9,879,731        100,459        17,443,988        177,786   

Shares Redeemed

     (189,753,095     (1,932,400     (379,822,331     (3,844,340
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease)

     92,240,048      $ 946,073        (66,585,549   $ (640,914
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
N Class    Shares     Amount
(in thousands)
    Shares     Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     85,626,790      $ 900,384        125,554,157      $ 1,325,257   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     5,402,497        56,613        10,349,892        108,886   

Shares Redeemed

     (124,807,799     (1,314,666     (118,307,111     (1,236,997
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease)

     (33,778,512   $ (357,669     17,596,938      $ 197,146   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note 9 — Restricted Securities

The Funds are permitted to invest in securities that have legal or contractual restrictions on resale. Disposal of these securities may involve time consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. There were no restricted securities at October 31, 2014.

Note 10 — Indemnifications

Under the Company’s organizational documents, its Officers and Directors may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Company. In addition, the Company entered into an agreement with each of the Directors which provides that the Company will indemnify and hold harmless each Director against any expenses actually and reasonably incurred by any Director in any proceeding arising out of or in connection with the Director’s services to the Company, to the fullest extent permitted by the Company’s Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws, the Maryland General Corporation Law, the Securities Act of 1933, and the 1940 Act, each as now or hereinafter in force. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Company enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Company that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Company expects the risk of loss to be remote. The Company has not accrued any liability in connection with such indemnification.

Note 11 — Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

On June 7, 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-08, Financial Services — Investment Companies (Topic 946): Amendments to the Scope, Measurement, and Disclosure. ASU No. 2013-08 sets forth a new approach for determining whether a public or private entity is an investment company and sets certain measurement and disclosure requirements for an investment company. ASU No. 2013-08 is effective in annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2013, and for interim periods within those annual reporting periods. Management has determined that as an investment company regulated under the 1940 Act, the Funds qualify as an investment company pursuant to FASB ASC No. 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies and meets the reporting requirement under the new pronouncement.

 

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Note 12 – Subsequent Event

 

On December 1, 2014, the Company launched two new Funds called TCW High Dividend Equities Fund and TCW Global Real Estate Fund. The investment objective of the TCW High Dividend Equities Fund is to seek high total return from current income and capital appreciation. The Fund will invest at least 80% of the value of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in high yielding dividend securities listed on U.S. financial markets. The investment objective of the TCW Global Real Estate Fund is to seek to maximize total return from current income and long-term capital growth. The Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in equity securities of real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and real estate companies.

 

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TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2014     2013     2012     2011     2010  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 10.97      $ 11.34      $ 10.90      $ 11.01      $ 10.59   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

          

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.21        0.21        0.24        0.36        0.63   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     0.24        (0.27     0.57        0.17        0.52   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.45        (0.06     0.81        0.53        1.15   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

          

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.20     (0.20     (0.28     (0.42     (0.64

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

            (0.11     (0.09     (0.22     (0.09
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.20     (0.31     (0.37     (0.64     (0.73
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 11.22      $ 10.97      $ 11.34      $ 10.90      $ 11.01   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     4.14     (0.49 )%      7.57     5.06     11.34

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

          

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   646,372      $   589,911      $   501,448      $   264,366      $   197,877   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     0.49     0.48     0.49     0.55     0.56

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.47     0.44     0.44     0.44     0.44

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     1.92     1.89     2.20     3.35     5.89

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     249.94     197.42     213.82     280.49     258.36

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2014     2013     2012     2011     2010  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 10.97      $ 11.34      $ 10.91      $ 11.03      $ 10.63   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

          

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.18        0.17        0.21        0.33        0.57   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     0.22        (0.25     0.56        0.17        0.54   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.40        (0.08     0.77        0.50        1.11   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

          

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.17     (0.18     (0.25     (0.40     (0.62

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

            (0.11     (0.09     (0.22     (0.09
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.17     (0.29     (0.34     (0.62     (0.71
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 11.20      $ 10.97      $ 11.34      $ 10.91      $ 11.03   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     3.68     (0.74 )%      7.21     4.76     10.88

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

          

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   608,129      $   698,223      $   530,935      $   207,882      $   141,451   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     0.80     0.77     0.79     0.85     0.88

After Expense Reimbursement

     N/A        0.77 (2)      0.78     0.78     0.78

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     1.59     1.56     1.86     3.00     5.32

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     249.94     197.42     213.82     280.49     258.36

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2) Reimbursement is less than 0.01%.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

Consolidated Financial Highlights — I Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,     April 1, 2011
(Commencement
of Operations)
through
October 31, 2011
 
      2014     2013     2012    

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 7.61      $ 8.58      $ 8.73      $ 10.00   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

        

Net Investment Income (Loss) (1)

     0.10        0.16        0.16        0.08   

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments

     (0.39     (0.92     (0.11     (1.26
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     (0.29     (0.76     0.05        (1.18
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

        

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.11     (0.16     (0.18     (0.09

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

     (0.03     (0.05     (0.02       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.14     (0.21     (0.20     (0.09
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 7.18      $ 7.61      $ 8.58      $ 8.73   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     (3.90 )%      (9.05 )%      0.55     (11.80 )% (2) 

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

        

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   1,934      $   2,013      $   2,218      $ 2,647   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

        

Before Expense Reimbursement

     5.90     5.67     5.94     5.54 (3) 

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.70     0.70     0.70     0.70 (3) 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

     1.30     2.01     1.95     1.51 (3) 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     4.13     54.20     9.39       42.70 (2) 

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2) For the period April 1, 2011 (Commencement of Operations) through October 31, 2011 and is not indicative of a full year’s operating results.
(3) Annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

Consolidated Financial Highlights — N Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,     April 1, 2011
(Commencement
of  Operations)
through
October 31, 2011
 
      2014     2013     2012    

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 7.61      $ 8.58      $ 8.73      $ 10.00   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

        

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.10        0.16        0.16        0.08   

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments

     (0.39     (0.92     (0.11     (1.26
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     (0.29     (0.76     0.05        (1.18
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

        

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.11     (0.16     (0.18     (0.09

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

     (0.03     (0.05     (0.02       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.14     (0.21     (0.20     (0.09
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 7.18      $ 7.61      $ 8.58      $ 8.73   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     (3.92 )%      (9.05 )%      0.55     (11.80 )% (2) 

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

        

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   1,546      $   1,609      $   1,773      $ 1,764   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

        

Before Expense Reimbursement

     6.45     6.14     6.30     5.95 (3) 

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.73     0.70     0.70     0.70 (3) 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

     1.27     2.01     1.94     1.50 (3) 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     4.13     54.20     9.39       42.70 (2) 

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2) For the period April 1, 2011 (Commencement of Operations) through October 31, 2011 and is not indicative of a full year’s operating results.
(3) Annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Global Bond Fund

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,     December 1, 2011
(Commencement
of Operations)
through
October 31, 2012
 
      2014     2013    

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 10.45      $ 10.97      $ 10.00   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

      

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.22        0.35        0.27   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (0.20     (0.40     0.99   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.02        (0.05     1.26   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

      

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.13     (0.16     (0.29

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

     (0.08     (0.31       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.21     (0.47     (0.29
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 10.26      $ 10.45      $ 10.97   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     0.21     (0.46 )%      12.74 (2) 

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

      

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $ 8,138      $ 11,170      $ 11,253   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

      

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.39     1.38     1.42 (3) 

After Expense Reimbursement

     1.12     1.14     1.15 (3) 

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     2.11     3.31     2.80 (3) 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

       125.54       135.67       165.46 (2) 

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2) For the period December 1, 2011 (Commencement of Operations) through October 31, 2012 and is not indicative of a full year’s operating results.
(3) Annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Global Bond Fund

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,     December 1, 2011
(Commencement
of Operations)
through
October 31, 2012
 
      2014     2013    

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 10.45      $ 10.97      $ 10.00   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

      

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.22        0.35        0.27   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (0.20     (0.40     0.99   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.02        (0.05     1.26   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

      

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.13     (0.16     (0.29

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

     (0.08     (0.31       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.21     (0.47     (0.29
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 10.26      $ 10.45      $ 10.97   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     0.21     (0.46 )%      12.74 (2) 

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

      

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $ 7,565      $ 11,746      $ 11,602   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

      

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.67     1.62     1.68 (3) 

After Expense Reimbursement

     1.12     1.14     1.15 (3) 

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     2.12     3.30     2.79 (3) 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

       125.54       135.67       165.46 (2) 

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2) For the period December 1, 2011 (Commencement of Operations) through October 31, 2012 and is not indicative of a full year’s operating results.
(3) Annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW High Yield Bond Fund

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2014     2013     2012     2011     2010  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 6.33      $ 6.30      $ 5.99      $ 6.45      $ 5.93   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

          

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.29        0.33        0.33        0.44        0.52   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     0.04        0.06        0.37        (0.42     0.51   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.33        0.39        0.70        0.02        1.03   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

          

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.31     (0.36     (0.37     (0.48     (0.51

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

                   (0.02              
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.31     (0.36     (0.39     (0.48     (0.51
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 6.35      $ 6.33      $ 6.30      $ 5.99      $ 6.45   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     5.25     6.44     12.03     0.24     18.18

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

          

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   20,649      $   26,102      $   35,006      $   39,648      $   76,897   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     0.90     1.00     1.14     1.06     0.96

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.53     0.63     N/A        N/A        N/A   

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     4.60     5.14     5.39     6.93     8.49

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     145.14     114.95     111.02     154.82     176.77

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW High Yield Bond Fund

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2014     2013     2012     2011     2010  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 6.37      $ 6.35      $ 6.02      $ 6.49      $ 5.94   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

          

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.28        0.32        0.33        0.45        0.51   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     0.05        0.06        0.38        (0.44     0.52   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.33        0.38        0.71        0.01        1.03   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

          

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.29     (0.36     (0.36     (0.48     (0.48

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

                   (0.02              
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.29     (0.36     (0.38     (0.48     (0.48
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 6.41      $ 6.37      $ 6.35      $ 6.02      $ 6.49   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     5.24     6.12     12.11     0.04     17.86

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

          

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   12,555      $   14,620      $   20,498      $   14,507      $   47,485   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.39     1.34     1.51     1.38     1.27

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.78     0.83     1.17     1.20     1.20

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     4.30     4.96     5.34     6.87     8.22

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     145.14     114.95     111.02     154.82     176.77

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Short Term Bond Fund

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2014     2013     2012     2011     2010  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 8.80      $ 8.85      $ 8.77      $ 8.94      $ 8.57   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

          

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.06        0.09        0.11        0.17        0.32   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     0.00  (2)      (0.03     0.13        (0.09     0.45   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.06        0.06        0.24        0.08        0.77   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

          

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.11     (0.11     (0.15     (0.25     (0.40

Distributions from Return of Capital

                   (0.01              
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.11     (0.11     (0.16     (0.25     (0.40
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 8.75      $ 8.80      $ 8.85      $ 8.77      $ 8.94   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     0.65     0.67     2.74     0.84     9.21

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

          

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   21,080      $   15,202      $   12,814      $   6,874      $   75,849   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.23     1.33     1.63     0.84     0.76

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.44     0.44     0.44     0.44     0.44

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     0.70     1.01     1.21     1.96     3.66

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     67.27     71.48     81.91     57.84     83.26

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2) Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Total Return Bond Fund

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2014     2013     2012     2011     2010  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 10.13      $ 10.27      $ 9.76      $ 10.37      $ 10.21   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

          

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.27        0.27        0.52        0.65        0.75   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     0.18        0.06        0.64        (0.31     0.25   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.45        0.33        1.16        0.34        1.00   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

          

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.27     (0.33     (0.63     (0.68     (0.84

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

                   (0.02     (0.27       

Distributions from Return of Capital

            (0.14                     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.27     (0.47     (0.65     (0.95     (0.84
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 10.31      $ 10.13      $ 10.27      $ 9.76      $ 10.37   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     4.49     3.26     12.35     3.44     10.32

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

          

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   6,129,426      $   5,085,781      $   5,837,581      $   3,256,269      $   3,185,878   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     0.59     0.57     0.57     0.60     0.61

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.47     0.44     0.44     0.44     0.44

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     2.65     2.60     5.21     6.48     7.37

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     201.30     190.79     123.43     141.33     76.43

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights — N Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2014     2013     2012     2011     2010  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 10.45      $ 10.61      $ 10.09      $ 10.72      $ 10.55   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

          

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.25        0.24        0.52        0.64        0.73   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     0.19        0.07        0.65        (0.32     0.27   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.44        0.31        1.17        0.32        1.00   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

          

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.25     (0.33     (0.63     (0.68     (0.83

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

                   (0.02     (0.27       

Distributions from Return of Capital

            (0.14                     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.25     (0.47     (0.65     (0.95     (0.83
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 10.64      $ 10.45      $ 10.61      $ 10.09      $ 10.72   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     4.24     2.96     12.03     3.12     10.00

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

          

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   2,177,160      $   2,492,073      $   2,342,406      $   2,081,438      $   2,211,097   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     0.87     0.83     0.83     0.86     0.88

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.77     0.73     0.73     0.74     0.74

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     2.36     2.31     5.02     6.19     6.98

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     201.30     190.79     123.43     141.33     76.43

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of

TCW Funds, Inc.

Los Angeles, California

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of TCW Core Fixed Income Fund, TCW Global Bond Fund, TCW High Yield Bond Fund, TCW Short Term Bond Fund, and TCW Total Return Bond Fund and the consolidated statement of assets and liabilities, including the consolidated schedule of investments of TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund (collectively, the “TCW Fixed Income Funds”) (six of twenty funds comprising the TCW Funds, Inc.) as of October 31, 2014, and the related statements of operations for TCW Core Fixed Income Fund, TCW Global Bond Fund, TCW High Yield Bond Fund, TCW Short Term Bond Fund, and TCW Total Return Bond Fund and the related consolidated statement of operations for TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for TCW Core Fixed Income Fund, TCW Global Bond Fund, TCW High Yield Bond Fund, TCW Short Term Bond Fund, and TCW Total Return Bond Fund and the consolidated statement of changes in net assets for TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for TCW Core Fixed Income Fund, TCW Global Bond Fund, TCW High Yield Bond Fund, TCW Short Term Bond Fund, and TCW Total Return Bond Fund and the consolidated financial highlights for TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund for each of the respective stated periods then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the TCW Fixed Income Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. The TCW Fixed Income Funds are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the TCW Fixed Income Funds’ internal control over financial reporting . Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2014, by correspondence with custodian and brokers; where replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights for TCW Core Fixed Income Fund, TCW Global Bond Fund, TCW High Yield Bond Fund, TCW Short Term Bond Fund, and TCW Total Return Bond Fund and the consolidated financial statements and consolidated financial highlights for TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the respective TCW Fixed Income Funds as of October 31, 2014, the results of their operations for the year then ended, and the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the respective stated periods then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

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December 18, 2014

 

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Shareholder Expenses (Unaudited)

October 31, 2014

 

As a shareholder of a TCW Fund, you incur ongoing operational costs of the Fund, including management fees and other fund expenses. The following example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars and cents) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds.

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from May 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014 (184 days).

Actual Expenses    The first line under each Fund in the table below provides information about the actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your Fund under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes    The second line under each Fund in the table below provides information about the hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account value and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

 

TCW Funds, Inc.

   Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014
     Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014
     Annualized
Expense Ratio
    Expenses Paid
During Period
(May 1, 2014 to
October 31, 2014)
 
TCW Core Fixed Income Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $   1,000.00       $   1,022.20         0.49   $   2.50   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,022.74         0.49     2.50   

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,019.90         0.81   $ 4.12   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,021.12         0.81     4.13   
TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 861.60         0.70   $ 3.28   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,021.68         0.70     3.57   

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 861.40         0.75   $ 3.52   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,021.42         0.75     3.82   
TCW Global Bond Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 984.40         1.11   $ 5.55   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,019.61         1.11     5.65   

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 984.40         1.11   $ 5.55   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,019.61         1.11     5.65   

 

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Shareholder Expenses (Unaudited)

 

TCW Funds, Inc.

   Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014
     Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014
     Annualized
Expense Ratio
    Expenses Paid
During Period
(May 1, 2014 to
October 31, 2014)
 
TCW High Yield Bond Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,010.00         0.55   $ 2.79   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,022.43         0.55     2.80   

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,011.00         0.80   $ 4.06   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,021.17         0.80     4.08   
TCW Short Term Bond Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,002.60         0.44   $ 2.22   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,022.99         0.44     2.24   
TCW Total Return Bond Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,025.20         0.49   $ 2.50   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,022.74         0.49     2.50   

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,024.20         0.79   $ 4.03   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,021.22         0.79     4.02   

 

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Privacy Policy

October 31, 2014

 

Our Privacy Policy

We, The TCW Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, the TCW Funds, Inc., TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. and the Metropolitan West Funds (collectively, “TCW”) are committed to protecting the nonpublic personal and financial information of our customers and consumers who obtain or seek to obtain financial products or services primarily for personal, family or household purposes. We fulfill our commitment by establishing and implementing policies and systems to protect the security and confidentiality of this information.

In our offices, we limit access to nonpublic personal and financial information about you to those TCW personnel who need to know the information in order to provide products or services to you. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to protect your nonpublic personal and financial information.

What You Should Know

At TCW, we recognize the importance of keeping information about you secure and confidential. We do not sell or share your nonpublic personal and financial information with marketers or others outside our affiliated group of companies.

We carefully manage information among our affiliated group of companies to safeguard your privacy and to provide you with consistently excellent service.

We are providing this notice to you to comply with the requirements of Regulation S-P, “Privacy of Consumer Financial Information,” issued by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Categories of Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of nonpublic personal and financial information about you from the following sources:

 

 

Your name, address and identifying numbers, and other personal and financial information, from you and from identification cards and papers you submit to us, on applications, subscription agreements or other forms or communications.

 

 

Information about your account balances and financial transactions with us, our affiliated entities, or nonaffiliated third parties, from our internal sources, from affiliated entities and from nonaffiliated third parties.

 

 

Information about your account balances and financial transactions and other personal and financial information, from consumer credit reporting agencies or other nonaffiliated third parties, to verify information received from you or others.

Categories of Information We Disclose to Nonaffiliated Third Parties

 

 

We may disclose your name, address and account and other identifying numbers, as well as information about your pending or past transactions and other personal financial information, to nonaffiliated third parties, for our everyday business purposes such as necessary to execute, process, service and confirm your securities transactions and mutual fund transactions, to administer and service your account and commingled investment vehicles in which you are invested, to market our products and services through joint marketing arrangements or to respond to court orders and legal investigations.

 

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Privacy Policy (Continued)

 

 

 

We may disclose nonpublic personal and financial information concerning you to law enforcement agencies, federal regulatory agencies, self-regulatory organizations or other nonaffiliated third parties, if required or requested to do so by a court order, judicial subpoena or regulatory inquiry.

We do not otherwise disclose your nonpublic personal and financial information to nonaffiliated third parties, except where we believe in good faith that disclosure is required or permitted by law. Because we do not disclose your nonpublic personal and financial information to nonaffiliated third parties, our Customer Privacy Policy does not contain opt-out provisions.

Categories of Information We Disclose to Our Affiliated Entities

 

 

We may disclose your name, address and account and other identifying numbers, account balances, information about your pending or past transactions and other personal financial information to our affiliated entities for any purpose.

 

 

We regularly disclose your name, address and account and other identifying numbers, account balances and information about your pending or past transactions to our affiliates to execute, process and confirm securities transactions or mutual fund transactions for you, to administer and service your account and commingled investment vehicles in which you are invested, or to market our products and services to you.

Information About Former Customers

We do not disclose nonpublic personal and financial information about former customers to nonaffiliated third parties unless required or requested to do so by a court order, judicial subpoena or regulatory inquiry, or otherwise where we believe in good faith that disclosure is required or permitted by law.

Questions

Should you have any questions about our Customer Privacy Policy, please contact us by email or by regular mail at the address at the end of this policy.

Reminder About TCW’s Financial Products

Financial products offered by The TCW Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, the TCW Funds, Inc., TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. and the Metropolitan West Funds:

 

 

Are not guaranteed by a bank;

 

 

Are not obligations of The TCW Group, Inc. or of its subsidiaries;

 

 

Are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; and

 

 

Are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount committed or invested, and earnings thereon.

THE TCW GROUP, INC.

TCW FUNDS, INC.

TCW STRATEGIC INCOME FUND, INC.

METROPOLITAN WEST FUNDS

Attention: Privacy Officer | 865 South Figueroa St. Suite 1800 | Los Angeles, CA 90017 |

email: privacy@tcw.com

 

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Investment Management and Advisory Agreement

October 31, 2014

 

TCW Funds, Inc. (the “Corporation”) and TCW Investment Management Company (the “Advisor”) are parties to an Investment Advisory and Management Agreement (“Current Agreement”), pursuant to which the Advisor is responsible for managing the investments of each separate investment series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) of the Corporation. The Current Agreement continues in effect from year to year provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by the Board of Directors of the Corporation (the “Board”), including the directors who are not “interested persons” of the Corporation or the Advisor (the “Independent Directors”). The Current Agreement terminates automatically in the event of its assignment.

At a meeting held on September 8, 2014, the Board, including the Independent Directors, re-approved the Current Agreement with respect to each Fund for an additional one year term.

Continuation of the Current Agreement

The Advisor provided materials to the Board in advance of meetings held on August 26, 2014 and September 8, 2014 (the “Current Agreement Materials”) for their evaluation of the Investment Advisory and Management Agreement between the Funds and the Advisor in response to information requested by the Independent Directors, who were advised by Counsel to the Independent Directors with respect to these and other relevant matters. The Boards’ consideration of the continuation of the Current Agreement represents the Boards’ first renewal decision with respect to the Current Agreement since affiliates of the Carlyle Group, L.P. acquired a majority interest in the Advisor (the “Transaction”). The Transaction closed in early 2013 and the Boards considered its ongoing impact when considering the Current Agreement Materials. In addition, the Independent Directors met separately with Counsel to the Independent Directors to consider the information provided. As a result of those meetings and their other meetings, the Independent Directors unanimously recommended continuation of the Current Agreement after considering the following factors among others:

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services

The Independent Directors considered the general nature, extent, and quality of services provided or expected to be provided by the Advisor pursuant to the Current Agreement. The Independent Directors evaluated the Advisor’s experience in serving as manager of the Funds, and considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a fund complex that is served by a large investment management organization where it and its affiliates also serve a variety of other investment advisory clients, including separate accounts, other pooled investment vehicles, registered investment companies and commingled funds. The Independent Directors also considered the ability of the Advisor to provide appropriate levels of support and resources to the Funds.

In addition, the Independent Directors took note of the background and experience of the senior management and portfolio management personnel of the Advisor and that the Advisor provides and is expected to continue to provide substantial expertise and attention to the Funds as well as resources and infrastructure. The Independent Directors considered the ability of the Advisor to attract and retain qualified business professionals and its compensation program, noting in particular the Advisor’s recent addition of new analysts to the equity research team and new mutual-fund-administration employees. The Independent Directors also considered the breadth of the compliance programs of the Advisor, as well as

 

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Investment Management and Advisory Agreement (Continued)

 

the compliance operations of the Advisor with respect to the Funds. The Independent Directors concluded that they were satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the services provided and anticipated to be provided to the Funds by the Advisor under the Current Agreement.

Investment Performance

The Independent Directors reviewed information about each Fund’s historical performance, including materials prepared by the Advisor and the Report prepared by Lipper, an independent third party consultant, which provided a comparative analysis of each Fund with the performance of similar funds over one, three, five and 10 year periods, as applicable. The Independent Directors noted that investment performance of most of the Portfolios was generally consistent with or above the median performance of the applicable Lipper peer group during most periods covered in the Report. They noted, however, that the investment performance of the TCW High Yield Bond Fund and TCW Short Term Bond Fund were each in the fourth or fifth quintile of the applicable Lipper peer group for multiple periods covered in the Report. The Independent Directors noted the recent underperformance of these Portfolios and reviewed the actions taken by the Advisor to address such underperformance. The Independent Directors concluded that the Advisor should continue to provide investment advisory and management services to the Funds. The Independent Directors indicated that they would continue to monitor portfolio investment performance on a regular basis and discuss with the Advisor from time to time any instances of long-term underperformance as appropriate.

Advisory Fees and Profitability

The Independent Directors considered information in the materials prepared by the Advisor regarding the advisory fees charged to the Funds, advisory fees paid by other funds in the portfolio’s respective peer groups, and advisory fees paid to the Advisor under advisory contracts with respect to other institutional clients. The Independent Directors noted that the investment advisory fees charged by the Advisor to most of the Portfolios were at or below the median of their respective Lipper peer groups. They also noted, however, that the investment advisory fees of the TCW Core Fixed Income Fund was above the median of its Lipper peer group. The Independent Directors reviewed the related materials prepared the Advisor. The Independent Directors also noted that the advisory fees charged by the Advisor to many of the Funds are higher than the advisory fees charged by the Advisor to certain institutional separate accounts with similar strategies managed by the Advisor, but that the services provided the Funds are more extensive than the services provided to institutional separate accounts.

The Independent Directors noted that the total expenses of the Funds are near or below expenses incurred by other funds in their respective peer groups. They considered that the Advisor has agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee or pay the operating expenses of each Funds in order to maintain the overall expense ratios of the Funds at competitive levels, that the Advisor had entered into contractual expense limitation agreements with respect to certain Funds and the amounts paid or waived by the Advisor pursuant to expense limitations. The Independent Directors also considered the costs of services to be provided and profits to be realized by the Advisor and its affiliates from their relationship with the Funds. Recognizing the difficulty in evaluating a manager’s profitability with respect to the funds it manages in the context of a manager with multiple lines of business, and noting that other profitability methodologies might also be reasonable, the Independent Directors concluded that the profits of the Advisor and its affiliates from their relationship with the Funds was reasonable. Based on these various considerations, the

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Independent Directors concluded that the contractual management fees of the Funds under the Current Agreement are fair and bear a reasonable relationship to the services rendered.

Expenses and Economies of Scale

The Independent Directors considered the potential of the Advisor to achieve economies of scale as the Funds’ portfolios grow in size. The Independent Directors noted that the Advisor has agreed to contractual expense limitation agreements, which are designed to maintain the overall expense ratio of each of the Funds at a competitive level. The Independent Directors also considered the relative advantages and disadvantages of an advisory fee with breakpoints compared to a flat advisory fee supplemented by advisory fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. The Independent Directors concluded that the current fee arrangements were appropriate given the current size and structure of the Funds and adequately reflected any economies of scale.

Ancillary Benefits

The Independent Directors considered ancillary benefits to be received by the Advisor and its affiliates as a result of the relationship of the Advisor with the Funds, including compensation for certain compliance support services. The Independent Directors noted that, in addition to the fees the Advisor receives under the Current Agreement, the Advisor receives additional benefits in connection with management of the Funds in the form of reports, research and other services from brokers and their affiliates in return for brokerage commissions paid to such brokers. The Independent Directors concluded that any potential benefits to be derived by the Advisor from its relationships with the Funds are consistent with the services provided by the Advisor to the Funds.

Based on the consideration discussed above and other considerations, the Boards, including the Independent Directors, approved continuation of the Current Agreement.

 

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Supplemental Information

 

Proxy Voting Guidelines

The policies and procedures that the Company uses to determine how to vote proxies are available without charge. The Board of Directors of the Company has delegated the Company’s proxy voting authority to the Advisor.

Disclosure of Proxy Voting Guidelines

The proxy voting guidelines of the Advisor are available:

 

  1. By calling 800-FUND-TCW (800-386-3829) to obtain a hard copy; or
  2. By going to the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.

When the Company receives a request for a description of the Advisor’s proxy voting guidelines, it will deliver the description that is disclosed in the Company’s Statement of Additional Information. This information will be sent out via first class mail (or other means designed to ensure equally prompt delivery) within three business days of receiving the request.

The Advisor, on behalf of the Company, prepares and file Form N-PX with the SEC not later than August 31 of each year, which includes the Company’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 of that year. The Company’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is available:

 

  1. By calling 800-FUND-TCW (800-386-3829) to obtain a hard copy; or
  2. By going to the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.

When the Company receives a request for the Company’s proxy voting record, it will send the information disclosed in the Company’s most recently filed report on Form N-PX via first class mail (or other means designed to ensure equally prompt delivery) within three business days of receiving the request.

The Company also discloses its proxy voting record on its website as soon as is reasonably practicable after its report on Form N-PX is filed with the SEC.

Availability of Quarterly Portfolio Schedule

The Company files a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of its fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Form N-Q is available by calling 800-FUND-TCW (800-386-3829) to obtain a hard copy. You may also obtain the Company’s Form N-Q:

 

  1. By going to the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.; or
  2. By visiting the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. and photocopying it (Phone 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room).

 

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Tax Information Notice (Unaudited)

 

On account of the year ended October 31, 2014, the following Funds paid a capital gain distribution within the meaning 852 (b)(3)(c) of the Code. Each fund also designates as a capital gain distribution a portion of earnings and profits paid to shareholders in redemption of their shares.

 

Fund

   Amounts per
Share
 

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

   $ 0.01   

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

   $ 0.01   

TCW Global Bond Fund

   $ 0.15   

TCW Total Return Bond Fund

   $ 0.04   

 

The following are dividend received deduction percentages for the Funds’ corporate shareholders:

 

Fund

   Qualified
Received
Deductions
 

TCW High Yield Bond Fund

     0.02

This information is given to meet certain requirements of the Code and should not be used by shareholders for preparing their income tax returns. In February 2015, shareholders will receive Form 1099-DIV which will show the actual distribution received and include their share of qualified dividends during the calendar year of 2014. Shareholders are advised to check with their tax advisors for information on the treatment of these amounts on their individual tax returns.

 

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Directors and Officers of the Company

 

A board of ten directors is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Company, which consists of 22 funds. The directors of the Company, and their business addresses and their principal occupation for the last five years are set forth below.

Independent Directors

 

Name, Address,
Age and

Position with Funds (1)

 

Term of Office and

Length of Time Served

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Other Directorships

held by Director

Samuel P. Bell (78)   Indefinite term; Mr. Bell has served as a director of TCW Funds, Inc. since October 2002.   Private Investor.   Point 360 (post production services) and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund).
John A. Gavin (83)   Indefinite term; Mr. Gavin has served as a director of TCW Funds, Inc. since February 2001.   Founder and Chairman of Gamma Holdings (international capital consulting firm).   TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund), Hotchkis and Wiley Funds (mutual fund with 5 series).

Patrick C. Haden (61)

Chairman

  Indefinite term; Mr. Haden has served as a director of TCW Funds, Inc. since May 2001.   Athletic Director, University of Southern California. Prior to August 2010, General Partner, Riordan, Lewis & Haden (private equity firm).   Tetra Tech, Inc. (environmental consulting), Metropolitan West Funds (mutual fund with 9 series) and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund).
Janet E. Kerr (60)   Indefinite term; Ms. Kerr has served as a director of TCW Funds, Inc. since August 2010.   Laure Sudreay — Rippe Endowed Professor of Law and Executive Director, Geoffrey H. Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship and the Law. Pepperdine University School of Law.   La-Z-Boy Furniture Incorporated (residential furniture producer), Tilly’s (retailer of apparel and accessories), and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund).
Peter McMillan (57)   Indefinite term; Mr. McMillan has served as a director of TCW Funds, Inc. since August 2010.   Co-founder and Managing Partner, Willowbrook Capital Group, LLC (investment advisory firm) and Co-founder and Executive Vice President of KBS Capital Advisors (manager of real estate investment trusts).   KBS Real Estate Investment Trusts (real estate investments), Metropolitan West Funds (mutual funds with 9 series) and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund).
Charles A. Parker (80)   Indefinite term; Mr. Parker has served as a director of the TCW Funds, Inc. since April 2003.   Private Investor.   Burridge Center for Research in Security Prices (University of Colorado), and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund).
Victoria B. Rogers (53)   Indefinite term; Ms. Roger has served as a director of the TCW Funds, Inc. since October 2011.   President, Rose Hills Foundation.   Causeway Capital Management Trust (mutual fund with 5 series), TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund).
Andrew Tarica (55)   Indefinite term; Mr. Tarica has served as a director of the TCW Funds, Inc. since March 2012.   Chief Executive Officer, Meadowbrook Capital Management (asset management company) and Employee, Concept Capital Markets, LLC (broker-dealer).   Metropolitan West Funds (mutual fund with 9 series) and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund).

 

(1) The address of each Independent Director is c/o Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, Counsel to the Independent Directors, 355 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071.

 

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Interested Directors

Each of these directors is an “interested person” of the Company as defined in the 1940 Act because he is a director and officer of the Advisor, and shareholder and director of The TCW Group, Inc., the parent company of the Advisor.

 

Name, Address,
Age and

Position with Funds

 

Term of Office and

Length of Time Served

  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
 

Other Directorships

held by Director

Marc I. Stern (70)*

  Indefinite term; Mr. Stern has served as a director since inception of TCW Funds, Inc. in September 1992.   Chairman, The TCW Group, Inc. Prior to February 2013, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, the Advisor; Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The TCW Group, Inc. and TCW Asset Management Company; and Vice Chairman, Trust Company of the West.   Qualcomm Incorporated (wireless communications)
David S. DeVito (52)*   Indefinite term; President and Chief Executive Officer   Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, the Advisor, The TCW Group, Inc., Trust Company of the West and TCW Asset Management Company; President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc.   TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund)

The officers of the Company who are not directors of the Company are:

 

Name and Address  

Position(s) Held

with Company

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years (1)

Peter A. Brown (59)*   Senior Vice President   Managing Director, the Advisor, The TCW Group, Inc., Trust Company of the West and TCW Asset Management Company; Senior Vice President, TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc.
Meredith S. Jackson (55)*   Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary   Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, the Advisor, The TCW Group Inc., Trust Company of the West and TCW Asset Management Company; Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. Previously, Partner and Chair of the Debt Finance Practice Group, Irell & Manella (law firm) (1999 – January 2013).

 

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Directors and Officers of the Company (Continued)

 

Name and Address  

Position(s) Held

with Company

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years (1)

Jeffrey Engelsman (47)*   Chief Compliance Officer   Managing Director, Global Chief Compliance Officer, the Advisor, The TCW Group, Inc., Trust Company of the West and TCW Asset Management Company; Chief Compliance Officer, TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. Previously, Managing Director of New York Life Investment Management Company and Chief Compliance Officer of MainStay Group of Funds.
Richard Villa (50)*   Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer   Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, the Advisor, The TCW Group, Inc., Trust Company of the West and TCW Asset Management Company; Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc.

 

(1) 

Positions with The TCW Group, Inc. and its affiliates may have changed over time.

* Address is 865 South Figueroa Street, 18th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90017

In addition, George N. Winn, Senior Vice President of Trust Company of the West, TCW Asset Management Company and the Advisor, is the Assistant Treasurer of the Company; Patrick W. Dennis, Senior Vice President & Associate General Counsel of Trust Company of the West, TCW Asset Management Company and the Advisor, is an Assistant Secretary of the Company, and Jon-Luc Dupuy, Vice President and Senior Counsel of State Street Corporation’s Legal Administration Group, is also an Assistant Secretary of the Company.

The SAI (Statement of Additional Information) has additional information regarding the Board of Directors. A copy is available by calling 1-800-FUND-TCW (1-800-386-3829) to obtain a hard copy or by going to the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

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Manager of the TCW and MetWest Fund families.

TCW Funds, Inc.

865 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, California 90017

800 FUND TCW (800 386 3829)

www.TCW.com

Investment Advisor

TCW Investment Management Company 865 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, California 90017

Transfer Agent

U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC 615 E. Michigan Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Deloitte & Touche, LLP 350 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, California 90071

Custodian & Administrator

State Street Bank & Trust Company One Lincoln Street Boston, Massachusetts 02111

Distributor

TCW Funds Distributors 865 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, California 90017

Directors

Patrick C. Haden

Director and Chairman of the Board

Samuel P. Bell Director

David S. DeVito Director

John A. Gavin Director

Janet E. Kerr Director

Peter McMillan Director

Charles A. Parker Director

Victoria B. Rogers Director

Marc I. Stern Director

Andrew Tarica Director

Officers

David S. DeVito

President and Chief Executive Officer

Meredith S. Jackson Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

Richard M. Villa

Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

Jeffrey A. Engelsman Chief Compliance Officer

Peter A. Brown Senior Vice President

Patrick W. Dennis Assistant Secretary

Jon-Luc Dupuy Assistant Secretary

George N. Winn Assistant Treasurer

TCW Family of Funds

Equity Funds

TCW Concentrated Value Fund

TCW Growth Equities Fund

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund TCW Select Equities Fund TCW Small Cap Growth Fund TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund

TCW Allocation Fund

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

Fixed Income Funds

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund TCW Global Bond Fund TCW High Yield Bond Fund TCW Short Term Bond Fund TCW Total Return Bond Fund

International Funds

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund TCW International Growth Fund TCW International Small Cap Fund

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Annual Report

FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31

2014

TCW International Funds

Emerging Markets Income Fund

Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund International Growth Fund International Small Cap Fund


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October 31, 2014

 

Letter to Shareholders

     1   

Management Discussions

     2   

Schedules of Investments:

     12   

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

     12   

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

     20   

TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund

     26   

TCW International Growth Fund

     37   

TCW International Small Cap Fund

     42   

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     46   

Statements of Operations

     47   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     48   

Notes to Financial Statements

     51   

Financial Highlights

     78   

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     88   

Shareholder Expenses

     89   

Privacy Policy

     91   

Investment Management and Advisory Agreement Disclosure

     93   

Proxy Voting Guidelines and Availability of Quarterly Portfolio Schedule

     96   

Tax Information Notice

     97   

Directors and Officers

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The Letter to Shareholders and/or Management Discussions contained in this Annual Report are the opinions of each Fund’s portfolio managers and are not the opinions of TCW Funds, Inc. or its Board of Directors. Various matters discussed in the Letter to Shareholders and/or Management Discussions constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Actual results and the timing of certain events could differ materially from those projected or contemplated by these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including general economic conditions, overall availability of securities for investment by a Fund, the level of volatility in the securities markets and in the share price of a Fund, and other risk factors discussed in the SEC filings of TCW Funds, Inc. The data presented in the Letter to Shareholders and/or Management Discussions represents past performance and cannot be used to predict future results.

 

 

 


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Letter to Shareholders

  LOGO
LOGO    David S. DeVito
   President, Chief Executive Officer & Director

 

Dear Valued Investors:

 

It is my pleasure to present the 2014 annual report for the TCW Funds, Inc. covering the 12-month period ended October 31, 2014. I would like to thank you for your continued investment in the TCW Funds as well as welcome new shareholders to our fund family. As of October 31, 2014, the TCW Funds held total net assets of approximately $19.5 billion.

 

This report contains information and portfolio management discussions of our TCW International Funds including our suite of Emerging Markets Fixed Income Funds, the TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund and our International Equity Funds. The Annual Reports for the TCW Equity Funds, the TCW Conservative Allocation Fund and TCW Fixed Income Funds (including the TCW Global Bond Fund) are contained in separate reports. If you are interested in receiving a copy of these reports, please call our Shareholder Services team for further information.

 

About the TCW Funds

 

The TCW Funds offer shareholders a choice of 22 funds, each targeted to specific asset classes, market segments or multiple sectors of the global equity and fixed income markets. For U.S. equities, we offer funds across the market capitalization and growth/value spectrums. In fixed income, our funds provide investors opportunities across global fixed income markets including U.S. government, corporate and high yield bonds, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, as well as sovereign and corporate bonds denominated in U.S. dollars and foreign currencies. Each TCW Fund is managed by long-tenured investment teams with experience through many market cycles. Rigorous fundamental research, disciplined risk analysis and deep market expertise are the foundation for each of our funds.

 

The International Markets

 

For the 12-month period ending October 31, 2014, emerging markets debt outperformed emerging market equities, with the JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index returning 8.6% versus the MSCI Emerging Markets Index return of 0.95%. Heading into 2014, sentiment in emerging markets was negative, with market consensus expecting continued weakness. Emerging markets equities did in fact lag due to global growth concerns, whereas a relatively benign treasury environment helped provide support to the debt markets.

 

During the period, we saw clear signs of fundamental improvement, particularly in several of the more vulnerable sovereigns. Momentum slowed somewhat during the third quarter due to heightened geopolitical risk, disappointing growth figures in both developed and emerging markets, and poor market sentiment driven by U.S. high yield outflows. Hard currency emerging market debt outperformed local currency emerging market debt on the back of the strong US dollar. Differentiation continued to characterize returns, both in equities and fixed income, with domestic economic and policy developments taking precedent over global macro drivers.

 

Technicals remained weak for emerging markets equities, with continued outflows, but improved for the debt markets. Debt inflows were primarily directed to blended and hard currency funds. Local

currency markets faced retail outflows due to dollar strength. Institutions and crossover investors continued to allocate to emerging markets debt on the back of both stable fundamentals and attractive valuations relative to developed markets.

 

An Update on the TCW International Fund Family

 

On September 9, 2014, Ray Prasad joined TCW as an Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio Manager and joined existing Portfolio Managers Penny Foley and David Robbins in managing the TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund. Mr. Prasad brings over 18 years of emerging markets experience to TCW, most recently as the Director and Senior Portfolio Manager for Emerging Markets Equities at Batterymarch Financial Management. Ray earned an M.S. in Finance at Boston College and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management. He also holds a B.A. in Mathematics from St. Stephens College in Delhi, India, and is a CFA charterholder.

 

Looking Ahead

 

We remain constructive on emerging markets equities and debt given sound fundamentals, strong balance sheets, and the potential for a pickup in global growth, which has historically benefitted the asset class. In addition, valuations remain compelling. Emerging markets equity valuations are at trough levels and price/earnings ratios appear attractive relative to global equities. That said, U.S. dollar strength is likely to continue to be a drag on emerging markets equity performance, at least in the early part of the year. On the fixed income side, we believe that interest income is likely going to the primary driver of performance. Yields in the mid-single digits suggest that hard currency emerging markets debt may again be one of the better performing debt markets next year. However in 2015, we do not believe duration will be as strong a driver of performance as it has been in 2014. Our view on local currency is more cautious. We believe that the rates opportunity is attractive but FX vulnerability will still persist in the early part of 2015.

 

Differentiation, and thus, security selection, will remain key. The quality of policy-making and reforms, as well as commodity exposure will likely be two main differentiating factors next year.

 

We know that you have many choices when it comes to the management of your financial assets. On behalf of everyone at TCW, I would like to thank you for making the TCW Funds part of your long-term investment plan. We truly value our relationship with you. If you have any questions or require further information, I invite you to visit our website at www.tcw.com, or call our shareholder services department at 800-386-3829.

 

I wish you all the best in the coming new year and I look forward to further correspondence with you through our semi-annual report in 2015.

 

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

 

David S. DeVito

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

 

 

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Management Discussions

 

For the year ended October 31, 2014, the TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund (the “Fund”) returned 5.52% and 5.11% on its I Class and N Class shares, respectively. The performance of the Fund’s classes varies because of differing expenses. The Fund’s benchmark, the JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index (“EMBI”), returned 8.55% over the same period.

 

Short duration positioning was the primary driver of the Fund’s underperformance relative to its benchmark index, in addition to overweight positioning relative to its benchmark index in Argentina and Russia. We have since reduced exposure in these two countries. We believe that returns next year are going to be predominantly driven by carry, with spread tightening in those select countries/companies with positive catalysts such as reform momentum and/or improving fundamentals. On the sovereign side, we see opportunities for reform in countries including Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia, India and Turkey. We are also monitoring some of the deeply distressed credits that have underperformed this year as their weaknesses may in fact promote positive change. On the corporate side, we prefer the BBB/BB segments of the market, as they trade 100-200 basis points (bps) wide to similarly-rated US corporates. We have minimal exposure to single-B corporates, given unattractive valuations, limited liquidity, and where we are in the growth cycle. We would note that hard currency sovereign debt is more sensitive than corporates to a rise in US rates given its longer relative duration (7.0 for the EMBI vs 5.5 for the CEMBI).

 

We have maintained a low allocation to local currency debt this year in the Fund given our expectation of a strong dollar and relative outperformance of hard currency vs. local currency. This has played out with the hard currency index outperforming the local currency index by 900 bps year to date. We do believe that local currency may present one of the most attractive opportunities for 2015 as we get closer to the Fed’s actions, given the extent of the repricing of emerging markets foreign currencies over the last year. The emerging markets (“EM”) local rates story is particularly attractive in our view, with an average 500 bps spread over treasuries. This compares to around 250 bps during the 2003-2007 period (pre-financial crisis) and 350 bps over the last decade. The headwind, however, is USD strength, which is likely to persist in the near term. We do actively hedge our currency risk in more vulnerable markets. We are also short the euro against certain other EM currencies because we believe the euro will underperform the dollar over the near to medium term. We believe that calling the turn in currencies could be key in alpha generation next year.

 

We remain constructive on emerging markets debt given sound fundamentals, strong balance sheets and attractive valuations. We believe that global growth will increase in 2015, which has historically benefited emerging markets given their high beta to growth. While we are concerned about higher US rates and expect volatility around the normalization process, we do not envision a selloff similar to the one we experienced in 2013. Several of the weaker EM countries have made notable strides in improving their fundamentals over the last year; those that have not are likely to be more vulnerable. Furthermore, EM debt continues to benefit from longer term structural factors, including the declining availability of global credit product. Moreover, stimulus measures by the European Central Bank and China, in addition to the expectation of additional stimulus by the Bank of Japan (BOJ), are likely to contribute positively to sentiment and help drive a continuation of flows into the asset class.

 

 

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Management Discussions (Continued)

 

 

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund - I Class

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund - N Class

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

 

Management Discussions

 

For the year ended October 31, 2014, the TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund (the “Fund”) had a negative return of 3.29% and 3.37% on its I Class and N Class shares, respectively. The performance of the Fund’s classes varies because of differing expenses. The Fund’s benchmark, the JP Morgan GBI-EM Global Diversified Index (“GBI-EM”), dropped 2.68% over the same period.

 

We were defensively positioned at the start of this period and as a result, missed part of the rally in February and March. We later squared these positions but have implemented various currency hedges against our long bond positions given our view of a strong dollar in the near term.

 

Local currency debt has underperformed emerging markets (“EM”) hard currency debt by approximately 900 basis points (bps) year-to-date. That said, we remain constructive given sound fundamentals, strong balance sheets and attractive valuations. Over the last year, several of the weaker EM countries have made notable strides in improving their fundamentals and we see further opportunities for reform in countries including Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia, India and Turkey. In addition, we believe that global growth will increase in 2015, which has historically benefited emerging markets given their high beta to growth. We believe that returns next year are going to be predominantly driven by carry, with spread tightening in those select countries/companies with positive catalysts such as reform momentum and/or improving fundamentals.

 

In fact, in our view, local currency may present one of the most attractive opportunities for 2015 as we get closer to the Fed’s actions, given the extent of the repricing of EM currencies over the last year. The EM rates story is particularly attractive in our view, with an average 500 bps spread over treasuries. This compares to around 250 bps during the 2003-2007 period (pre-financial crisis) and 350 bps over the last decade. The headwind, however, is USD strength, which is likely to persist in the near term. We actively hedge our currency risk in more vulnerable markets. We are also short the Euro against certain other EM currencies because we believe the Euro will underperform the dollar over the near to medium term. We also believe that select EM currencies may underperform the dollar, but can outperform the Euro and the Japanese Yen. As such, we have also shorted the Euro against our holdings in certain countries. We believe that calling the turn in currencies could be key in alpha generation next year.

 

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Management Discussions (Continued)

 

 

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund - I Class

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund - N Class

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund

 

Management Discussions

 

For the year ended October 31, 2014, the TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) gained 3.43% and 3.54% on its I Class and N Class shares, respectively. The performance of the Fund’s classes varies because of differing expenses. The Fund’s blended benchmark, 50% JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index (“EMBI”) and 50% MSCI Daily Total Return Net Emerging Markets Index (“MSCI EM”), returned 4.63% over the same period.

 

The debt/equity split is one of the primary reasons for the Fund’s underperformance relative to its benchmark index during this period. We started the period with an overweight to emerging markets (“EM”) equities relative to fixed income. While we felt that EM fixed income was attractive, having sold off anywhere from 5-10% in 2013, we believed that absolute and relative valuations for equities were even cheaper. We were early with this call, however, as a surprising Treasury rally fueled a strong snapback in EM debt, particularly long duration for which we were not well positioned. In addition, EM equities lagged due to the China slowdown and several disappointments in both developed markets (“DM”) and EM growth affecting the asset class disproportionately. Other factors that hurt relative performance for the strategy as a whole were overweight positions in Russia, a deep value equity rally in March/April for which we were not well positioned and several idiosyncratic exposures.

 

Despite underperformance relative to its benchmark index during the second quarter of 2014, markets have rewarded our quality growth orientation. Accordingly, for the full fiscal year, the equity portfolio is tracking positively on the back of an overweight relative to its benchmark index in India, underweights in Brazil and Russia, and improved sector selection. We currently have underweights in both energy and materials, two areas which are suffering from the stronger US dollar and a shift in growth drivers in China from investment to consumer demand. We have also added to our overweights in Healthcare and IT, two sectors that continue to benefit from strong demographic trends in EM. We continue to focus on idiosyncratic long term growth themes and to invest selectively in frontier markets which helps add to diversification and reduce return volatility.

 

On the fixed income side, we increased duration during the year and are currently around half a year short relative to the index. We believe that returns next year are going to be predominantly driven by carry, with spread tightening in those select countries/companies with positive catalysts such as reform momentum and/or improving fundamentals. On the sovereign side, we see opportunities for reform in countries including Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia, India and Turkey. We are also monitoring some of the deeply distressed credits that have underperformed this year as their weaknesses may in fact promote positive change. On the corporate side, we prefer the BBB/BB segments of the market, as they trade 100-200 basis points (bps) wide to similarly-rated US corporates. We have minimal exposure to single-B corporates, given unattractive valuations, limited liquidity, and where we are in the growth cycle.

 

We have maintained a low allocation to local currency debt given our view of a strong dollar and relative outperformance of hard currency vs. local currency. This has played out with the hard currency index outperforming the local currency index by 900 basis points year to date. We do believe that local currency may present one of the most attractive opportunities for 2015 as we get closer to the Fed’s actions, given the extent of the repricing of EM currencies over the last year. The headwind, however, is USD strength, which is likely to persist in the near term, and we have implemented various hedges against our local currency exposure.

 

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Management Discussions (Continued)

 

 

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TCW International Growth Fund

 

Management Discussions

 

 

For the year ended October 31, 2014, the TCW International Growth Fund (the “Fund”) rose 3.27% and 2.92% on its I Class and N Class shares, respectively. The performance of the Fund’s classes varies because of differing expenses. The Fund’s benchmark, MSCI All Country World ex U.S. Index, returned 0.49% over the same period.

 

The Fund’s biggest exposures were in Financials, Information Technology, Materials, Consumer Discretionary stocks. The most positive contributions to returns came from Financials, Energy, Consumer Discretionary, and IT. The detractors were S&P 500 put options we bought to protect the portfolio, Materials, Consumer Staples and Telecoms. However, the dispersion of contribution of returns was on the low, with Financials adding +1.5 percentage points to performance while the S&P 500 put option cost 1.12 percentage points of performance.

 

On a country basis, the heaviest average investments were in Japan, India, China, Canada and Brazil: so a diversified country allocation. Other countries fell below 7% allocation of assets. We generally had few assets in Europe. India returned 51% versus 29% for India portion of the index and was by far the best contributor to our Fund. China (+8% vs 6% for the index), Brazil (+21% vs -9%) and UK (+13% vs 0%) all beat their indices. But our Japanese holdings were a big disappointment, significantly underperforming its index. Other countries that detracted most from performance were Canada and Russia. In general, the last 12 months were very difficult for International Equity markets. The US dollar strength was a headwind for these markets. But primarily, it was the weak state of domestic economies, that did the most damage. Very few countries did well on an absolute scale. Amongst the major economies, only India delivered very strong returns, although Israel, Denmark, Taiwan and Indonesia did deliver double digit returns. But the list of poorly performing markets is very long indeed, while the worst ones were Russia and Brazil. On a sector scale, only Healthcare in the index delivered an above ten percent return for the year.

 

On a stock basis, the highest contribution to performance came from Motherson Sumi, Optimal Payments, Power Finance, Kroton Educacional, BPCL, Axis Bank, Shree Cement, Pandora A/S and Caltex Australia. These are across sectors and across countries, although India is prominent. On the downside, Gungho Online, kakaku.com, Franco Nevada, KGInicis, Banco Espirito Santo, Interpark, Qihoo 360 did most damage. Again, these come from across the sectors and countries.

 

The portfolio is currently heavily invested in India, Japan, China, and Brazil. One should expect large investments in these countries as well as UK and Canada, as these are all either large economies, or generally stock markets of choice for other countries. The Fund is currently invested extensively in Financials, Information Technology, Consumer Discretionary and Industrial sectors. Our shareholders should expect a bigger investment in Materials and Energy in the year ahead as these sectors are heavily sold down, and we expect the commodity super-cycle to come roaring back.

 

The Fund’s investment philosophy is to invest in highly profitable and fast growing companies, typically in newer businesses. Since this is primarily a large cap fund, the investments are in cash flow positive companies with proven business models. The Fund may also invest in smaller companies with a proven business model and are cashflow positive, and are actively trading on respective exchanges.

 

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Management Discussions (Continued)

 

TCW International Growth Fund - I Class

 

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TCW International Growth Fund - N Class

 

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TCW International Small Cap Fund

 

Management Discussions

 

 

For the year ended October 31, 2014, the TCW International Small Cap Fund (the “Fund”) declined 1.39% and 1.52% on its I Class and N Class shares, respectively. The performance of the Fund’s classes varies because of differing expenses. The Fund’s benchmark, the MSCI All Country World (ex USA) Small Cap Net Index, decreased by 0.97% over the same period.

 

On a sector basis, the Fund’s underperformance relative to its benchmark index came from the Materials sector which returned -25%, and cost the Fund over 5 percentage points of performance and Energy which cost the Fund 2.5 percentage points of performance. The biggest exposures of the Fund were in Information Technology, Financials, Materials, and Industrials. Our Financial stocks (+7%) beat its respective index (+4.5%), while our Industrial holdings returned 97%, crushing its related index (-1%). But besides Materials, our IT stocks disappointed significantly, returning -7%, versus +4% for the related index.

 

On a country basis, India and Japan were by far the Fund’s biggest average exposure at around 20% of the Fund’s assets each. No other country was much above 6% of the Fund’s average assets. India returned 83%, well ahead of the 63% returned by its respective index. In fact, India contributed 17 percentage points of positive performance for the Fund in the last annual period. Japan returned -2.5% for the Fund, close to the 0% that the Japanese part of the index returned. It was a very difficult 12 months for international small cap equities, with few major countries doing well. The outliers on the positive side for the index were India (+63%), Denmark (+17%), Thailand (+16%), China (+6%) and Korea (+6%). So we were heavily invested in the one country that did exceptionally well. But it also indicates what a poor year it was for most countries. Russia (-32%), Brazil (-21%), Netherlands (-13%), Norway (-10%), were some of the more glaringly examples, but unfortunately the list is very long. Some of this was also because of a very strong US dollar currency swamping any positive returns from the less fortunate currencies around the world. But most of it was because of poor economic performance in most countries. Sharply weaker commodity prices hit some Emerging Market countries particularly hard, including Russia and Brazil, but generally Latin America and Africa as well. Europe is stuck in a debt morass, and this is not going to be an easy one to come out of, for Europe.

 

On a stock level basis, the best performers in terms of contribution to the Fund were National Building Construction Company, Finolex Cables, Wirelessgate, Optimal Payments, Heritage Oil, BEML, Kajaria Ceramics, PTC India, Multicommodity Exchange, Infomart, Power Finance Corp. Most of these are from India, as to be expected. The worst performers were Africa Hydrocarbons, Blur Group, Teranga Gold, Sable Mining, Ivanhoe Mines, Banco Espirito Santo, Trustbuddy, Ivernia, EMGS and Enish. Most of these are from Energy and Mining.

 

Our portfolio remains geared towards highly profitable and fast growing companies in typically new businesses. Currently, the Fund has its highest investments in India and Japan. It is hedged into US dollars versus the Japanese Yen. On a sector basis, the Fund’s main investments are in Financials, IT, Industrials, Consumer Discretionary. However, we do expect to add back to our Mineral equities in the coming months. In general and historically, we have had the best opportunities in emerging markets economies, specifically in new businesses.

 

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Management Discussions (Continued)

 

 

TCW International Small Cap Fund - I Class

 

LOGO

 

TCW International Small Cap Fund - N Class

 

LOGO

 

(1) The total returns do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Schedule of Investments

 

     Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
      

Argentina (1.7% of Net Assets)

  
$     40,659,102         Argentine Republic Government International Bond,
8.28%, due 12/31/33
   $ 36,288,249   
    65,860,000         Argentine Republic Government International Bond,
8.75%, due 06/02/17
     58,121,450   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Argentina (Cost: $93,247,399)

     94,409,699   
         

 

 

 
      

Bahrain (Cost: $56,200,500) (1.1%)

  
    56,000,000         Bahrain Government International Bond, (144A),
6%, due 09/19/44
(1)
     58,100,000   
         

 

 

 
      

Brazil (11.6%)

  
    14,000,000         Banco do Brasil S.A., (144A), 6.25%, due 10/29/49 (1)(2)(3)      11,060,000   
    33,400,000         Brazil Minas SPE via State of Minas Gerais, (Reg. S),
5.333%, due 02/15/28
(4)
     33,734,000   
BRL     87,900,000         Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional, Series F, 10%, due 01/01/17      34,326,210   
$     82,250,000         Brazilian Government International Bond, 4.25%, due 01/07/25      83,936,125   
    62,500,000         Brazilian Government International Bond, 5%, due 01/27/45      61,443,750   
    59,300,000         CIMPOR Financial Operations BV, (144A), 5.75%, due 07/17/24 (1)      57,556,580   
    41,000,000         OAS Finance, Ltd., (144A), 8%, due 07/02/21 (1)      38,437,500   
    77,249,700         Odebrecht Offshore Drilling Finance, Ltd., (144A),
6.75%, due 10/01/22
(1)
     81,382,559   
    35,000,000         Odebrecht Oil & Gas Finance, Ltd., (144A), 7%, due 12/29/49 (1)(2)(3)      34,212,500   
    20,000,000         Petrobras Global Finance BV, 6.25%, due 03/17/24      21,292,000   
    61,900,000         Petrobras International Finance Co., 6.75%, due 01/27/41      64,351,240   
    20,000,000         Petrobras International Finance Co., 6.875%, due 01/20/40      21,084,000   
    30,500,000         QGOG Constellation S.A., (144A), 6.25%, due 11/09/19 (1)      30,118,750   
    50,000,000         Samarco Mineracao S.A., (144A), 5.375%, due 09/26/24 (1)      50,250,000   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Brazil (Cost: $623,283,509)

           623,185,214   
         

 

 

 
      

Chile (5.3%)

  
    19,000,000         Corp. Nacional del Cobre de Chile, (144A),
4.875%, due 11/04/44
(1)(5)
     18,909,617   
    35,000,000         Corpbanca S.A., (144A), 3.875%, due 09/22/19 (1)(6)      35,696,500   
    49,435,000         GeoPark Latin America, Ltd. Agencia en Chile, (144A),
7.5%, due 02/11/20
(1)
     52,648,275   
    50,000,000         GNL Quintero S.A., (144A), 4.634%, due 07/31/29 (1)      51,668,100   
    53,000,000         Guanay Finance, Ltd., (144A), 6%, due 12/15/20 (1)      55,915,000   
    19,500,000         SACI Falabella, (144A), 4.375%, due 01/27/25 (1)      19,597,500   
    47,700,000         Tanner Servicios Financieros S.A., (144A), 4.375%, due 03/13/18 (1)      48,477,510   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Chile (Cost: $277,612,165)

     282,912,502   
         

 

 

 
      

China (2.3%)

  
    50,000,000         China Cinda Finance, Ltd., (144A), 5.625%, due 05/14/24 (1)(6)      52,816,275   
    10,000,000         China Overseas Finance Cayman VI Ltd, (Reg. S),
5.95%, due 05/08/24
(4)
     10,752,356   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

     Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
$     23,400,000         CIFI Holdings Group Co. Ltd, (Reg. S), 12.25%, due 04/15/18 (4)    $ 26,388,180   
    35,000,000         Hyva Global BV, (Reg. S), 8.625%, due 03/24/16 (4)      35,612,500   
         

 

 

 
      

Total China (Cost: $122,173,378)

     125,569,311   
         

 

 

 
      

Colombia (6.4%)

  
    83,800,000         Avianca Holdings S.A., (144A), 8.375%, due 05/10/20 (1)      88,358,720   
    41,500,000         Banco Davivienda S.A., (144A), 5.875%, due 07/09/22 (1)      42,330,000   
    36,000,000         Bancolombia S.A., 6.125%, due 07/26/20      39,286,800   
    10,000,000         Colombia Government International Bond, 4%, due 02/26/24      10,287,500   
COP     47,800,000,000         Colombian TES (Treasury) Bond, 7%, due 05/04/22 (6)      23,805,479   
$     40,000,000         Ecopetrol S.A., 5.875%, due 05/28/45 (6)      41,300,000   
    34,000,000         Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp., (144A), 5.375%, due 01/26/19 (1)      34,299,200   
    56,250,000         Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp., (144A), 5.625%, due 01/19/25 (1)      53,752,500   
    12,000,000         SUAM Finance BV, (144A), 4.875%, due 04/17/24 (1)      12,330,000   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Colombia (Cost: $348,136,569)

     345,750,199   
         

 

 

 
      

Costa Rica (Cost: $51,807,742) (1.0%)

  
    50,255,000         Costa Rica Government International Bond, (144A),
7%, due 04/04/44
(1)
     52,139,563   
         

 

 

 
      

Croatia (Cost: $41,171,564) (0.8%)

  
    41,625,000         Croatia Government International Bond, (144A), 6%, due 01/26/24 (1)      45,215,156   
         

 

 

 
      

El Salvador (1.9%)

  
    75,000,000         El Salvador Government International Bond, (144A),
6.375%, due 01/18/27
(1)
     77,377,500   
    23,550,000         MMG S.A. (AES El Salvador Trust II), (144A), 6.75%, due 03/28/23 (1)      22,725,750   
         

 

 

 
      

Total El Salvador (Cost: $99,119,174)

     100,103,250   
         

 

 

 
      

Guatemala (0.9%)

  
    7,000,000         Agromercantil Senior Trust, (144A), 6.25%, due 04/10/19 (1)      7,306,600   
    41,100,000         Industrial Senior Trust, (144A), 5.5%, due 11/01/22 (1)      40,997,250   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Guatemala (Cost: $48,559,263)

     48,303,850   
         

 

 

 
      

Hungary (3.7%)

  
    56,000,000         Hungary Government International Bond, 5.375%, due 02/21/23 (6)      60,480,000   
    43,000,000         Hungary Government International Bond, 5.375%, due 03/25/24 (6)      46,152,975   
    47,730,000         Hungary Government International Bond, 5.75%, due 11/22/23 (6)      52,741,650   
    40,200,000         Magyar Export-Import Bank Zrt, (144A), 4%, due 01/30/20 (1)      40,099,500   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Hungary (Cost: $186,979,113)

     199,474,125   
         

 

 

 
      

India (1.6%)

  
    14,615,000         ICICI Bank Ltd, (Reg. S), 6.375%, due 04/30/22 (2)(4)      15,163,062   
INR     1,940,000,000         India Government Bond, 7.28%, due 06/03/19      30,579,361   
INR     2,500,000,000         India Government Bond, 8.83%, due 11/25/23      42,041,083   
         

 

 

 
      

Total India (Cost: $87,031,910)

     87,783,506   
         

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

     Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
      

Indonesia (5.6%)

  
$     33,200,000         Indonesia Government International Bond, (144A),
5.875%, due 01/15/24
(1)
   $ 37,848,000   
    47,500,000         Pelabuhan Indonesia III PT, (144A), 4.875%, due 10/01/24 (1)(6)      48,450,000   
    52,500,000         Pertamina Persero PT, (Reg. S), 5.625%, due 05/20/43 (6)(4)      50,331,750   
    30,000,000         Pertamina Persero PT, (Reg. S), 6%, due 05/03/42 (4)      30,138,000   
    65,000,000         Perusahaan Gas Negara Persero Tbk PT, (144A),
5.125%, due 05/16/24
(1)
     66,950,000   
    67,800,000         Perusahaan Penerbit SBSN Indonesia III, (144A),
4.35%, due 09/10/24
(1)
     68,288,160   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Indonesia (Cost: $293,803,667)

     302,005,910   
         

 

 

 
      

Israel (3.1%)

  
    20,360,000         Delek & Avner Tamar Bond, Ltd., (144A), 4.435%, due 12/30/20 (1)      20,590,068   
    26,500,000         Delek & Avner Tamar Bond, Ltd., (144A), 5.082%, due 12/30/23 (1)      27,096,250   
    49,700,000         Delek & Avner Tamar Bond, Ltd., (144A), 5.412%, due 12/30/25 (1)      51,066,750   
    58,800,000         Israel Electric Corp., Ltd., (144A), 6.875%, due 06/21/23 (1)      67,767,000   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Israel (Cost: $158,567,992)

     166,520,068   
         

 

 

 
      

Kazakhstan (1.4%)

  
    28,000,000         Kazakhstan Government International Bond, (144A),
4.875%, due 10/14/44
(1)
     27,090,000   
    20,750,000         KazMunayGas National Co. JSC, 4.875%, due 05/07/25 (1)(5)      20,623,840   
    25,750,000         KazMunayGas National Co. JSC, 6%, due 11/07/44 (1)(5)      25,397,482   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Kazakhstan (Cost: $72,992,043)

     73,111,322   
         

 

 

 
      

Mexico (12.4%)

  
    44,100,000         Banco Santander Mexico S.A. Institucion de Banca Multiple Grupo Financiero Santand, (144A), 5.95%, due 01/30/24 (1)(2)      47,076,750   
    27,000,000         BBVA Bancomer S.A., (144A), 4.375%, due 04/10/24 (1)      27,718,041   
    60,000,000         BBVA Bancomer S.A., (144A), 6.75%, due 09/30/22 (1)      68,100,000   
    45,000,000         Cemex Finance LLC, (144A), 6%, due 04/01/24 (1)      45,999,000   
    45,000,000         Cemex S.A.B. de C.V., (144A), 5.7%, due 01/11/25 (1)      44,271,000   
    37,250,000         Cemex S.A.B. de C.V., (Reg. S), 7.25%, due 01/15/21 (6)(4)      40,345,475   
    60,000,000         Corp. GEO S.A.B. de C.V., (144A), 8.875%, due 03/27/22 (1)(7)      5,700,000   
    18,050,000         Credito Real S.A.B de C.V., (144A), 7.5%, due 03/13/19 (1)      19,087,875   
MXN     300,000,000         Mexican BONOS Government Bond, 8%, due 06/11/20 (6)      25,256,287   
MXN     550,000,000         Mexican BONOS Government Bond, 10%, due 12/05/24      53,534,892   
$     54,300,000         Mexichem S.A.B. de C.V., (144A), 5.875%, due 09/17/44 (1)      54,620,370   
    75,550,000         Offshore Drilling Holding S.A., (Reg. S), 8.625%, due 09/20/20 (6)(4)      79,327,500   
    95,750,000         Petroleos Mexicanos, (144A), 5.5%, due 06/27/44 (1)      100,178,437   
    53,000,000         Tenedora Nemak S.A. de C.V., (144A), 5.5%, due 02/28/23 (1)      55,369,100   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Mexico (Cost: $713,717,428)

     666,584,727   
         

 

 

 
      

Morocco (Cost: $46,915,385) (1.0%)

  
    48,500,000         Office Cherifien des Phosphates, (144A), 6.875%, due 04/25/44 (1)      53,107,500   
         

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

     Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
      

Pakistan (1.4%)

  
$          34,000,000         Pakistan Government International Bond, (144A),
7.25%, due 04/15/19
(1)
   $ 35,275,000   
    39,600,000         Pakistan Government International Bond, (144A),
8.25%, due 04/15/24
(1)
     41,629,500   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Pakistan (Cost: $73,642,507)

     76,904,500   
         

 

 

 
      

Panama (2.5%)

  
    17,600,000         Global Bank Corp., (144A), 4.75%, due 10/05/17 (1)      18,128,000   
    41,500,000         Global Bank Corp., (144A), 5.125%, due 10/30/19 (1)      41,761,450   
    72,600,000         Panama Government International Bond, 4%, due 09/22/24 (6)      74,233,500   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Panama (Cost: $132,780,973)

     134,122,950   
         

 

 

 
      

Paraguay (1.7%)

  
    18,440,000         Banco Continental SAECA, (144A), 8.875%, due 10/15/17 (1)      19,823,000   
    27,850,000         Banco Regional SAECA, (144A), 8.125%, due 01/24/19 (1)      30,356,500   
    37,250,000         Republic of Paraguay, (144A), 6.1%, due 08/11/44 (1)(6)      40,118,250   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Paraguay (Cost: $83,464,636)

     90,297,750   
         

 

 

 
      

Peru (2.4%)

  
    40,100,000         BBVA Banco Continental S.A., (144A), 5.25%, due 09/22/29 (1)(2)      40,801,750   
    42,000,000         Corp. Financiera de Desarrollo S.A., (144A), 5.25%, due
07/15/29
 (1)(2)
     43,314,600   
    8,702,000         Inkia Energy, Ltd., (Reg. S), 8.375%, due 04/04/21 (6)(4)      9,398,160   
    34,000,000         Union Andina de Cementos SAA, (144A), 5.875%, due 10/30/21 (1)      34,601,800   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Peru (Cost: $126,720,662)

     128,116,310   
         

 

 

 
      

Russia (4.4%)

  
    36,000,000         Alfa Bank OJSC via Alfa Bond Issuance PLC, (144A),
7.5%, due 09/26/19
(1)
     35,681,400   
    54,900,000         Gazprom OAO via Gaz Capital S.A., (Reg. S), 6.51%, due 03/07/22 (4)      57,576,375   
    68,600,000         Russian Foreign Bond — Eurobond, (Reg. S), 4.875%, due 09/16/23 (4)      68,826,380   
    33,000,000         Sberbank of Russia via SB Capital S.A., (144A),
5.5%, due 02/26/24
(1)(2)
     29,823,750   
    51,500,000         VTB Bank OJSC via VTB Eurasia, Ltd., (144A),
9.5%, due 12/29/49
(1)(2)(3)
     47,637,500   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Russia (Cost: $245,794,741)

     239,545,405   
         

 

 

 
      

Saudi Arabia (Cost: $51,455,795) (1.0%)

  
    50,000,000         Saudi Electricity Global Sukuk Co. 3, (144A), 5.5%, due 04/08/44 (1)      54,562,500   
         

 

 

 
      

Senegal (Cost: $21,800,000) (0.4%)

  
    21,800,000         Senegal Government International Bond, (144A),
6.25%, due 07/30/24
(1)
     21,663,314   
         

 

 

 
      

Serbia (Cost: $52,223,182) (1.0%)

  
    51,500,000         Republic of Serbia, (Reg. S), 4.875%, due 02/25/20 (4)(6)      52,679,350   
         

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

     Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
      

Slovenia (2.1%)

  
$     34,000,000         Slovenia Government International Bond, (144A),
5.25%, due 02/18/24
(1)
   $ 36,783,920   
    70,800,000         Slovenia Government International Bond, (144A),
5.5%, due 10/26/22
(1)
     78,057,000   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Slovenia (Cost: $105,617,871)

     114,840,920   
         

 

 

 
      

South Africa (Cost: $55,448,301) (1.0%)

  
ZAR     614,250,000         South Africa Government Bond, 7.75%, due 02/28/23      55,898,029   
         

 

 

 
      

Turkey (5.2%)

  
$     56,500,000         Akbank TAS, (Reg. S), 5%, due 10/24/22 (4)      57,065,000   
    50,000,000         Export Credit Bank of Turkey, (144A), 5%, due 09/23/21 (1)      50,508,000   
    38,000,000         TC Ziraat Bankasi AS, (144A), 4.25%, due 07/03/19 (1)      37,667,500   
    45,000,000         Turkey Government International Bond, 5.75%, due 03/22/24      49,950,000   
    33,500,000         Turkiye Is Bankasi, (144A), 5%, due 04/30/20 (1)      33,772,187   
    50,500,000         Turkiye Is Bankasi, (144A), 5%, due 06/25/21 (1)      50,535,350   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Turkey (Cost: $273,222,077)

     279,498,037   
         

 

 

 
      

Ukraine (3.6%)

  
    9,500,000         MHP S.A., (Reg. S), 8.25%, due 04/02/20 (4)      8,409,400   
    7,700,000         Oschadbank via SSB #1 PLC, (Reg. S), 8.25%, due 03/10/16 (4)      6,314,000   
    72,500,000         Ukraine Government International Bond, (Reg. S),
6.58%, due 11/21/16
(4)
     64,438,000   
    89,550,000         Ukraine Government International Bond, (Reg. S),
6.875%, due 09/23/15
(4)
     82,627,785   
    35,608,000         Ukreximbank via Biz Finance PLC, (Reg. S), 8.375%, due 04/27/15 (4)      31,958,180   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Ukraine (Cost: $198,291,350)

     193,747,365   
         

 

 

 
      

Venezuela (5.8%)

  
    84,500,000         Petroleos de Venezuela S.A., (Reg. S), 6%, due 11/15/26 (6)(4)      42,114,800   
    175,150,000         Petroleos de Venezuela S.A., (Reg. S), 8.5%, due 11/02/17 (6)(4)      133,937,205   
    75,000,000         Venezuela Government International Bond, (Reg. S),
7.75%, due 10/13/19
(4)
     48,937,500   
    92,300,000         Venezuela Government International Bond, (Reg. S),
8.25%, due 10/13/24
(4)
     56,764,500   
    45,000,000         Venezuela Government International Bond, (Reg. S),
9%, due 05/07/23
(6)(4)
     29,025,000   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Venezuela (Cost: $366,829,715)

     310,779,005   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Fixed Income Securities (Cost: $5,108,610,611) (94.3%)

     5,076,931,337   
         

 

 

 
     Number of
Shares
       Equity Securities        
      

Mexico (0.0%)

  
    240,079         Hipotecaria Su Casita S.A. de C.V., SOFOM E.N.R. (7)        
         

 

 

 
      

Total Equity Securities (Cost: $0) (0%)

       
         

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

     Principal
Amount
       Short-Term Investments    Value  
      

Repurchase Agreement (Cost: $270,636,392) (5.0%)

  
$         270,636,392        

State Street Bank & Trust Company, 0%, due 11/03/14 (collateralized by $292,465,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2% to 2.1%, maturity dates ranging from 10/17/22-11/02/22 valued at $276,051,224) (Total Amount to be Received Upon Repurchase $270,636,392)

   $ 270,636,392   
         

 

 

 
      

U.S. Treasury Securities (0.1%)

  
    1,879,000         U.S. Treasury Bill, 0.02%, due 11/06/14 (8)      1,879,000   
    888,000         U.S. Treasury Bill, 0.01%, due 12/04/14 (8)      888,000   
    976,000         U.S. Treasury Bill, 0.02%, due 01/15/15 (8)      975,980   
         

 

 

 
       U.S. Treasury Securities (Cost: $3,742,945)      3,742,980   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Short-Term Investments (Cost: $274,379,337) (5.1%)

     274,379,372   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Investments (Cost: $5,382,989,948) (99.4%)

     5,351,310,709   
      

Excess of Other Assets over Liabilities (0.6%)

     33,279,922   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Net Assets (100.0%)

   $ 5,384,590,631   
         

 

 

 

 

Forward Currency Contracts  
Counterparty    Contracts to
Deliver
     Units of
Currency
     Settlement
Date
     In Exchange for
U.S. Dollars
     Contracts at
Value
    

Unrealized
Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 

BUY (9)

                 

Bank of America

     BRL         253,605,000         12/02/14       $ 105,105,323       $ 102,464,321       $ (2,641,002

Bank of America

     EUR         29,540,375         12/29/14         37,630,007         37,024,470         (605,537

Bank of America

     EUR         36,565,085         01/28/15         50,742,100         45,838,629         (4,903,471

Bank of America

     RUB         1,828,375,000         01/21/15         46,896,248         41,601,488         (5,294,760

Bank of America

     TRY         123,475,000         02/27/15         52,970,828         54,233,802         1,262,974   
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
            $   293,344,506       $   281,162,710       $   (12,181,796
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

SELL (10)

                 

Bank of America

     BRL         253,605,000         12/02/14       $ 110,000,000       $ 102,464,321       $ 7,535,679   

Bank of America

     EUR         29,540,375         12/29/14         38,000,000         37,024,470         975,530   

Bank of America

     EUR         42,642,740         01/05/15         53,800,000         53,448,857         351,143   

Bank of America

     EUR         36,565,085         01/28/15         50,000,000         45,838,629         4,161,371   

Bank of America

     EUR         42,257,795         01/29/15         53,600,000         52,975,490         624,510   

Bank of America

     RUB         1,828,375,000         01/21/15         50,000,000         41,601,488         8,398,512   

Bank of America

     RUB         2,297,296,000         01/27/15         53,600,000         52,183,461         1,416,539   

Bank of America

     RUB         2,350,350,000         01/30/15         54,000,000         53,343,940         656,060   

Bank of America

     TRY         121,078,212         01/30/15         53,870,000         53,500,041         369,959   

Bank of America

     TRY         123,475,000         02/27/15         55,000,000         54,233,802         766,198   
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
            $ 571,870,000       $ 546,614,499       $ 25,255,501   
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Cross Currency Forwards  
Counterparty   

Contracts to Deliver/

Units of Currency

       Settlement
Date
      

Contracts to Receive/

Units of Currency

       Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Bank of America    EUR     42,280,000           11/04/14         MXN     736,623,300         $ 1,646,026   
Bank of America    EUR     82,000,000           12/15/14         MXN     1,408,145,000           1,411,483   
Bank of America    EUR     42,280,000           01/20/15         MXN     736,623,300           1,386,119   
Bank of America    MXN     736,623,300           11/04/14         EUR     43,441,943           (190,190
Bank of America    MXN     1,408,145,000           12/15/14         EUR     81,688,421             (1,801,965
                     

 

 

 
                      $ 2,451,473   
                     

 

 

 

 

Futures Contracts            
Number of
Contracts
     Type    Expiration
Date
       Notional
Contract
Value
       Net Unrealized
(Depreciation)
 
  SELL                         
  2,924        

5-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

     12/31/14         $ 349,212,408         $ (2,306,380
  900        

10-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures

     12/19/14           113,723,437           (1,147,719
          

 

 

      

 

 

 
           $   462,935,845         $   (3,454,099
          

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

BRL - Brazilian Real.
COP - Colombian Peso.
EUR - Euro Currency.
INR - Indian Rupee.
MXN - Mexican Peso.
RUB - Russian Ruble.
TRY - New Turkish Lira.
ZAR - South African Rand.
OJSC - Open Joint-Stock Company.
(1)   Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold, normally only to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $3,018,676,299 or 56.1% of net assets. These securities are determined to be liquid by the Advisor, unless otherwise noted, under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors.
(2)   Floating or variable rate security. The interest shown reflects the rate in effect at October 31, 2014.
(3)   Perpetual Maturity.
(4)   Investments issued under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, may not be offered, sold, or delivered within the United States except under special exemptions. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $1,071,864,458 or 19.9% of net assets.
(5)   This security is purchased on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis.
(6)   All or a portion of this security is segregated to cover when-issued, delayed-delivery or forward commitments. (Note 2)
(7)   Security is currently in default due to bankruptcy or failure to make payment of principal or interest of the issuer. Income is not being accrued.
(8)   Rate shown represents yield-to-maturity.
(9)   Fund buys foreign currency, sells U.S. Dollar.
(10)   Fund sells foreign currency, buys U.S. Dollar.

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments by Industry

October 31, 2014

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Agriculture

     0.2

Airlines

     1.6   

Banks

     14.7   

Building Materials

     3.0   

Chemicals

     2.0   

Diversified Financial Services

     6.0   

Electric

     2.9   

Engineering & Construction

     2.2   

Foreign Government Bonds

     36.1   

Gas

     2.2   

Government Regional/Local

     0.6   

Holding Companies-Diversified

     1.0   

Iron & Steel

     0.9   

Machinery-Diversified

     0.6   

Mining

     0.3   

Oil & Gas

     18.0   

Real Estate

     0.7   

Retail

     0.4   

Transportation

     0.9   

Short-Term Investments

     5.1   
  

 

 

 

Total

     99.4
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

 

     Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
         
      

Brazil (11.5% of Net Assets)

  
BRL     25,880,000         Brazil Letras do Tesouro Nacional, 0%, due 01/01/18    $ 7,307,654   
BRL     24,258,000         Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional, Series F, 10%, due 01/01/17      9,797,278   
BRL     13,850,000         Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional, Series F, 10%, due 01/01/18      5,323,835   
BRL     13,100,000         Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional, Series F, 10%, due 01/01/25      4,403,748   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Brazil (Cost: $28,377,686)

     26,832,515   
         

 

 

 
      

Colombia (6.4%)

  
COP     4,076,000,000         Colombian TES (Treasury) Bond, 5%, due 11/21/18      1,953,790   
COP     2,750,000,000         Colombian TES (Treasury) Bond, 6%, due 04/28/28 (1)      1,214,310   
COP     6,920,000,000         Colombian TES (Treasury) Bond, 7%, due 09/11/19 (1)      3,531,274   
COP     4,500,000,000         Colombian TES (Treasury) Bond, 7.25%, due 06/15/16      2,258,134   
COP     10,040,000,000         Colombian TES (Treasury) Bond, 10%, due 07/24/24      6,019,859   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Colombia (Cost: $15,733,688)

     14,977,367   
         

 

 

 
      

Hungary (5.7%)

  
HUF     892,000,000         Hungary Government Bond, 5.5%, due 06/24/25      4,126,825   
HUF     935,370,000         Hungary Government Bond, 6%, due 11/24/23      4,425,022   
HUF     317,400,000         Hungary Government Bond, 6.5%, due 06/24/19      1,480,343   
HUF     475,000,000         Hungary Government Bond, 6.75%, due 11/24/17      2,168,723   
HUF     225,500,000         Hungary Government Bond, 7.5%, due 11/12/20      1,117,810   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Hungary (Cost: $13,501,045)

     13,318,723   
         

 

 

 
      

India (4.9%)

  
INR     175,000,000         India Government Bond, 7.28%, due 06/03/19      2,758,447   
INR     173,000,000         India Government Bond, 8.83%, due 11/25/23      2,909,243   
INR     50,000,000         Power Grid Corp. of India, Ltd., 9.64%, due 05/31/17      828,730   
INR     125,000,000         Power Grid Corp. of India, Ltd., 9.64%, due 05/31/18      2,044,318   
INR     175,000,000         Power Grid Corp. of India, Ltd., 9.64%, due 05/31/19      2,863,288   
         

 

 

 
      

Total India (Cost: $13,424,413)

     11,404,026   
         

 

 

 
      

Indonesia (10.1%)

  
IDR     40,402,000,000         Indonesia Treasury Bond, 5.25%, due 05/15/18      3,096,595   
IDR     13,706,000,000         Indonesia Treasury Bond, 5.625%, due 05/15/23      971,385   
IDR     23,363,000,000         Indonesia Treasury Bond, 7%, due 05/15/22      1,829,865   
IDR     13,154,000,000         Indonesia Treasury Bond, 7.375%, due 09/15/16      1,088,457   
IDR     22,963,000,000         Indonesia Treasury Bond, 8.25%, due 06/15/32      1,845,553   
IDR     57,558,000,000         Indonesia Treasury Bond, 8.375%, due 03/15/24      4,883,023   
IDR     16,000,000,000         Indonesia Treasury Bond, 8.375%, due 03/15/34      1,320,937   
IDR     56,499,000,000         Indonesia Treasury Bond, 9%, due 03/15/29      4,928,429   
IDR     20,511,000,000         Indonesia Treasury Bond, 9.5%, due 07/15/31      1,849,978   
IDR     18,469,000,000         Indonesia Treasury Bond, 10.5%, due 08/15/30      1,795,838   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Indonesia (Cost: $24,354,270)

     23,610,060   
         

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

     Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
         
      

Malaysia (3.7%)

  
MYR     2,209,000         Malaysia Government Bond, 3.48%, due 03/15/23    $ 656,135   
MYR     960,000         Malaysia Government Bond, 3.844%, due 04/15/33      277,179   
MYR     3,191,000         Malaysia Government Bond, 4.012%, due 09/15/17      981,772   
MYR     5,147,000         Malaysia Government Bond, 4.16%, due 07/15/21      1,598,437   
MYR     6,010,000         Malaysia Government Bond, 4.262%, due 09/15/16 (1)      1,852,836   
MYR     6,948,000         Malaysia Government Bond, 4.378%, due 11/29/19      2,182,043   
MYR     3,441,000         Malaysia Government Bond, 4.392%, due 04/15/26      1,082,227   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Malaysia (Cost: $8,788,297)

     8,630,629   
         

 

 

 
      

Mexico (12.7%)

  
MXN     59,750,000         Mexican BONOS Government Bond, 7.25%, due 12/15/16 (1)      4,751,762   
MXN     53,190,000         Mexican BONOS Government Bond, 7.75%, due 05/29/31      4,406,116   
MXN     39,640,000         Mexican BONOS Government Bond, 7.75%, due 11/23/34      3,292,736   
MXN     32,340,000         Mexican BONOS Government Bond, 8%, due 06/11/20 (1)      2,722,628   
MXN     52,160,000         Mexican BONOS Government Bond, 8%, due 12/07/23      4,451,527   
MXN     47,800,000         Mexican BONOS Government Bond, 8.5%, due 12/13/18      4,040,655   
MXN     61,490,000         Mexican BONOS Government Bond, 10%, due 12/05/24 (1)      5,985,201   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Mexico (Cost: $30,139,404)

     29,650,625   
         

 

 

 
      

Peru (2.5%)

  
PEN     2,140,000         Peruvian Government International Bond, (Reg. S), 5.2%,
due 09/12/23
(2)(3)
     723,830   
PEN     6,900,000         Peruvian Government International Bond, (144A), 5.7%,
due 08/12/24
(4)
     2,351,688   
PEN     2,070,000         Peruvian Government International Bond, (Reg. S), 6.9%,
due 08/12/37
(2)
     747,055   
PEN     3,110,000         Peruvian Government International Bond, (Reg. S), 7.84%,
due 08/12/20
(2)(3)
     1,231,650   
PEN     1,920,000         Peruvian Government International Bond, (Reg. S), 8.2%,
due 08/12/26
(2)
     803,987   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Peru (Cost: $6,020,371)

     5,858,210   
         

 

 

 
      

Poland (1.8%)

  
PLN     6,950,000         Poland Government Bond, 5.25%, due 10/25/20 (1)      2,427,519   
PLN     5,500,000         Poland Government Bond, 5.5%, due 10/25/19 (1)      1,903,720   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Poland (Cost: $4,489,957)

     4,331,239   
         

 

 

 
      

Romania (2.7%)

  
RON     5,930,000         Romania Government Bond, 5.75%, due 01/27/16      1,761,303   
RON     10,100,000         Romania Government Bond, 5.85%, due 04/26/23      3,313,215   
RON     4,200,000         Romania Government Bond, 5.9%, due 07/26/17      1,302,509   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Romania (Cost: $6,560,912)

     6,377,027   
         

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
         
      

Russia (4.9%)

  
RUB     72,100,000         Russian Federal Bond — OFZ, 6.8%, due 12/11/19    $ 1,477,925   
RUB     55,200,000         Russian Federal Bond — OFZ, 7%, due 01/25/23      1,085,910   
RUB     220,500,000         Russian Federal Bond — OFZ, 7.05%, due 01/19/28      4,112,002   
RUB     96,300,000         Russian Federal Bond — OFZ, 7.4%, due 06/14/17      2,114,021   
RUB     50,700,000         Russian Federal Bond — OFZ, 7.6%, due 04/14/21      1,059,316   
RUB     75,000,000         Russian Foreign Bond — Eurobond, (Reg. S), 7.85%, due 03/10/18 (2)      1,642,944   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Russia (Cost: $14,829,389)

     11,492,118   
         

 

 

 
      

South Africa (11.5%)

  
ZAR     55,150,400         South Africa Government Bond, 6.25%, due 03/31/36      3,898,420   
ZAR     27,264,000         South Africa Government Bond, 6.75%, due 03/31/21      2,379,288   
ZAR     39,469,000         South Africa Government Bond, 7%, due 02/28/31      3,149,889   
ZAR     51,860,000         South Africa Government Bond, 8%, due 12/21/18      4,850,767   
ZAR     27,600,000         South Africa Government Bond, 8%, due 01/31/30 (1)      2,440,578   
ZAR     65,900,000         South Africa Government Bond, 10.5%, due 12/21/26      7,169,075   
ZAR     27,907,000         South Africa Government Bond, 10.5%, due 12/21/26      3,029,714   
         

 

 

 
      

Total South Africa (Cost: $28,538,850)

     26,917,731   
         

 

 

 
      

Thailand (5.2%)

  
THB     134,700,000         Thailand Government Bond, 3.25%, due 06/16/17 (1)      4,227,520   
THB     42,300,000         Thailand Government Bond, 3.625%, due 06/16/23      1,347,963   
THB     47,500,000         Thailand Government Bond, 3.65%, due 12/17/21      1,519,067   
THB     121,600,000         Thailand Government Bond, 3.875%, due 06/13/19 (1)      3,918,679   
THB     30,600,000         Thailand Government Bond, 4.875%, due 06/22/29      1,076,413   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Thailand (Cost: $12,123,065)

     12,089,642   
         

 

 

 
      

Turkey (11.5%)

  
TRY     12,010,000         Turkey Government Bond, 6.3%, due 02/14/18 (1)      5,106,495   
TRY     7,050,000         Turkey Government Bond, 7.1%, due 03/08/23      2,899,131   
TRY     10,800,000         Turkey Government Bond, 8.3%, due 10/07/15      4,857,209   
TRY     17,150,000         Turkey Government Bond, 8.3%, due 06/20/18      7,726,846   
TRY     5,980,000         Turkey Government Bond, 9.5%, due 01/12/22 (1)      2,836,204   
TRY     7,535,000         Turkey Government Bond, 10.7%, due 02/24/16 (1)      3,487,169   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Turkey (Cost: $27,083,486)

     26,913,054   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Fixed Income Securities (Cost: $233,964,833) (95.1%)

     222,402,966   
         

 

 

 
               Short-Term Investments        
      

Egypt (Cost: $1,378,823) (0.6%)

  
EGP     10,000,000         Egypt Treasury Bill, 0%, due 12/16/14      1,378,536   
         

 

 

 
      

Nigeria (Cost: $1,842,349) (0.8%)

  
NGN     300,000,000         Nigeria Treasury Bill, 0%, due 11/06/14      1,809,997   
         

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
       Short-Term Investments    Value  
         
      

Zambia (Cost: $1,282,921) (0.5%)

  
ZMW     9,100,000         Zambia Treasury Bill, 0%, due 09/07/15    $ 1,245,597   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Short-Term Investments (Cost: $4,504,093) (1.9%)

     4,434,130   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Investments (Cost: $238,468,926) (97.0%)

     226,837,096   
      

Excess of Other Assets over Liabilities (3.0%)

     7,018,658   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Net Assets (100.0%)

   $ 233,855,754   
         

 

 

 

 

Forward Currency Contracts  
Counterparty    Contracts to
Deliver
   Units of
Currency
     Settlement
Date
     In Exchange for
U.S. Dollars
     Contracts at
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

BUY (5)

                 

Bank of America

   BRL      11,412,500         12/02/14       $ 4,729,875       $ 4,611,005       $ (118,870

Bank of America

   EUR      5,597,124         12/29/14         7,129,896         7,015,163         (114,733

Bank of America

   EUR      10,964,311         01/28/15         15,215,394         13,745,052         (1,470,342

Bank of America

   TRY      5,612,500         02/27/15         2,407,765         2,465,173         57,408   
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
            $ 29,482,930       $ 27,836,393       $   (1,646,537
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

SELL (6)

                 

Bank of America

   BRL      11,412,500         12/02/14       $ 4,950,000       $ 4,611,006       $ 338,994   

Bank of America

   EUR      3,724,395         11/12/14         5,000,000         4,666,534         333,466   

Bank of America

   EUR      5,597,124         12/29/14         7,200,000         7,015,163         184,837   

Bank of America

   EUR      1,823,017         01/05/15         2,300,000         2,284,988         15,012   

Bank of America

   EUR      1,788,160         01/26/15         2,265,000         2,241,637         23,363   

Bank of America

   EUR      10,964,311         01/28/15         15,000,000         13,745,052         1,254,948   

Bank of America

   EUR      1,892,140         01/29/15         2,400,000         2,372,037         27,963   

Bank of America

   RUB      201,442,000         01/27/15         4,700,000         4,575,789         124,211   

Bank of America

   RUB      104,024,750         01/30/15         2,390,000         2,360,963         29,037   

Bank of America

   TRY      5,349,288         01/30/15         2,380,000         2,363,655         16,345   

Bank of America

   TRY      5,612,500         02/27/15         2,500,000         2,465,173         34,827   

Bank of America

   ZAR      26,249,500         01/23/15         2,350,000         2,344,082         5,918   

Bank of America

   ZAR      50,053,500         01/27/15         4,500,000         4,466,802         33,198   
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
            $   57,935,000       $   55,512,881       $ 2,422,119   
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Cross Currency Forwards                                                  
Counterparty    Contracts to Deliver/
Units of Currency
       Settlement
Date
       Contracts to Receive/
Units of Currency
       Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Bank of America

   MXN      63,538,250           12/15/14         EUR      3,685,941         $   (81,308

Bank of America

   MXN      33,102,750           11/04/14         EUR      1,952,216           (8,547

Bank of America

   PLN      31,773,258           01/16/15         EUR      7,526,533           14,711   

Bank of America

   EUR      3,700,000           12/15/14         MXN      63,538,250           63,689   

Bank of America

   EUR      1,900,000           01/20/15         MXN      33,102,750           62,290   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Cross Currency Forwards                                                  
Counterparty    Contracts to Deliver/
Units of Currency
       Settlement
Date
       Contracts to Receive/
Units of Currency
       Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Bank of America

   EUR      1,900,000           11/04/14         MXN      33,102,750         $ 73,970   

Bank of America

   EUR      3,174,096           01/20/15         MYR      13,900,000           223,601   

Bank of America

   EUR      1,484,919           11/10/14         MYR      6,400,000           84,319   

Bank of America

   EUR      935,000           12/17/14         PHP      53,659,650           22,238   

Bank of America

   EUR      7,590,000           01/16/15         PLN      31,773,258           (94,268
                       

 

 

 
                        $   360,695   
                       

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

BRL - Brazilian Real.
COP - Colombian Peso.
EGP - Egyptian Pound.
EUR - Euro Currency.
HUF - Hungarian Forint.
IDR - Indonesian Rupiah.
INR - Indian Rupee.
MXN - Mexican Peso.
MYR - Malaysian Ringgit.
NGN - Nigeria Naira.
PEN - Peruvian Nouveau Sol.
PHP - Philippines Peso.
PLN - Polish Zloty.
RON - New Romanian Leu.
RUB - Russian Ruble.
THB - Thai Baht.
TRY - New Turkish Lira.
ZAR - South African Rand.
ZMW - Zambian Kwacha.
(1)   All or a portion of this security is segregated to cover when-issued, delayed-delivery or forward commitments. (Note 2)
(2)   Investments issued under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, may not be offered, sold, or delivered within the United States except under special exemptions. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $5,149,466 or 2.2% of net assets.
(3)   This security is purchased on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis.
(4)   Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold, normally only to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $2,351,688 or 1.0% of net assets. These securities are determined to be liquid by the Advisor, unless otherwise noted, under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors.
(5)   Fund buys foreign currency, sells U.S. Dollar.
(6)   Fund sells foreign currency, buys U.S. Dollar.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments by Industry

October 31, 2014

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Electric

     2.5

Foreign Government Bonds

     92.6   

Short-Term Investments

     1.9   
  

 

 

 

Total

     97.0
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

 

     Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
      

Argentina (0.7% of Net Assets)

  
$     70,102        

Argentine Republic Government International Bond, 8.28%, due 12/31/33

   $ 62,566   
    363,000        

Argentine Republic Government International Bond, 8.75%, due 06/02/17

     320,347   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Argentina (Cost: $395,456)

     382,913   
         

 

 

 
      

Bahrain (Cost: $200,000) (0.4%)

  
    200,000        

Bahrain Government International Bond, (144A), 6%, due 09/19/44 (1)

     207,500   
         

 

 

 
      

Brazil (3.9%)

  
    200,000        

Brazil Minas SPE via State of Minas Gerais, (Reg. S), 5.333%, due 02/15/28 (2)

     202,000   
BRL     440,000        

Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional, Series F, 10%, due 01/01/17

     171,826   
$     250,000        

Brazilian Government International Bond, 4.25%, due 01/07/25

     255,125   
    200,000        

Brazilian Government International Bond, 5%, due 01/27/45

     196,620   
    200,000        

CIMPOR Financial Operations BV, (144A), 5.75%, due 07/17/24 (1)

     194,120   
    200,000        

OAS Finance, Ltd., (144A), 8%, due 07/02/21 (1)

     187,500   
    190,740        

Odebrecht Offshore Drilling Finance, Ltd., (144A), 6.75%, due 10/01/22 (1)

     200,945   
    300,000        

Petrobras Global Finance BV, 6.25%, due 03/17/24

     319,380   
    200,000        

QGOG Constellation S.A., (144A), 6.25%, due 11/09/19 (1)

     197,500   
    200,000        

Samarco Mineracao S.A., (144A), 5.375%, due 09/26/24 (1)

     201,000   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Brazil (Cost: $2,138,873)

     2,126,016   
         

 

 

 
      

Chile (1.6%)

  
    200,000        

Corpbanca S.A., (144A), 3.875%, due 09/22/19 (1)

     203,980   
    200,000        

GeoPark Latin America, Ltd. Agencia en Chile, (144A), 7.5%, due 02/11/20 (1)

     213,000   
    200,000        

GNL Quintero S.A., (144A), 4.634%, due 07/31/29 (1)

     206,672   
    250,000        

Guanay Finance, Ltd., (144A), 6%, due 12/15/20 (1)

     263,750   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Chile (Cost: $855,753)

     887,402   
         

 

 

 
      

China (1.8%)

  
    200,000        

China Cinda Finance, Ltd., (144A), 5.625%, due 05/14/24 (1)

     211,265   
    200,000        

CIFI Holdings Group Co. Ltd., (Reg. S), 12.25%, due 04/15/18 (2)

     225,540   
    250,000        

Country Garden Holdings Co. Ltd., (Reg. S), 11.125%, due 02/23/18 (2)

     267,813   
    250,000        

Hyva Global BV, (Reg. S), 8.625%, due 03/24/16 (2)(3)

     254,375   
         

 

 

 
      

Total China (Cost: $943,068)

     958,993   
         

 

 

 
      

Colombia (2.7%)

  
    200,000        

Avianca Holdings S.A., (144A), 8.375%, due 05/10/20 (1)

     210,880   
    350,000        

Bancolombia S.A., 5.125%, due 09/11/22

     356,446   
    250,000        

Colombia Government International Bond, 4%, due 02/26/24

     257,187   
    100,000        

Ecopetrol S.A., 5.875%, due 05/28/45

     103,250   
    280,000        

Grupo Aval, Ltd., (144A), 4.75%, due 09/26/22 (1)

     280,000   
    250,000        

Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp., (144A), 5.625%, due 01/19/25 (1)

     238,900   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Colombia (Cost: $1,436,032)

     1,446,663   
         

 

 

 
      

Costa Rica (Cost: $206,666) (0.4%)

  
    200,000        

Costa Rica Government International Bond, (144A), 7%, due 04/04/44 (1)

     207,500   
         

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

     Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
      

El Salvador (Cost: $200,000) (0.4%)

  
$     200,000        

El Salvador Government International Bond, (144A), 6.375%, due 01/18/27 (1)

   $ 206,340   
         

 

 

 
      

Guatemala (0.5%)

  
    100,000        

Agromercantil Senior Trust, (144A), 6.25%, due 04/10/19 (1)

     104,380   
    180,000        

Industrial Senior Trust, (144A), 5.5%, due 11/01/22 (1)

     179,550   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Guatemala (Cost: $271,988)

     283,930   
         

 

 

 
      

Hungary (1.4%)

  
    300,000        

Hungary Government International Bond, 5.375%, due 03/25/24

     321,997   
    200,000        

Hungary Government International Bond, 5.75%, due 11/22/23

     221,000   
    200,000        

Magyar Export-Import Bank Zrt, (144A), 4%, due 01/30/20 (1)

     199,500   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Hungary (Cost: $710,140)

     742,497   
         

 

 

 
      

India (0.7%)

  
INR     9,500,000        

India Government Bond, 7.28%, due 06/03/19

     149,744   
$     200,000        

Vedanta Resources PLC, (144A), 8.25%, due 06/07/21 (1)

     219,320   
         

 

 

 
      

Total India (Cost: $344,218)

     369,064   
         

 

 

 
      

Indonesia (1.9%)

  
    200,000        

Pelabuhan Indonesia III PT, (144A), 4.875%, due 10/01/24 (1)

     204,000   
    200,000        

Pertamina Persero PT, (Reg. S), 5.625%, due 05/20/43 (2)

     191,740   
    200,000        

Pertamina Persero PT, (Reg. S), 6%, due 05/03/42 (2)

     200,920   
    200,000        

Perusahaan Gas Negara Persero Tbk PT, (144A), 5.125%, due 05/16/24 (1)

     206,000   
    200,000        

Perusahaan Penerbit SBSN Indonesia III, (144A), 4.35%, due 09/10/24 (1)

     201,440   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Indonesia (Cost: $981,741)

     1,004,100   
         

 

 

 
      

Israel (1.1%)

  
    350,000        

Delek & Avner Tamar Bond, Ltd., (144A), 5.412%, due 12/30/25 (1)

     359,625   
    200,000        

Israel Electric Corp., Ltd., (144A), 6.875%, due 06/21/23 (1)

     230,500   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Israel (Cost: $576,595)

     590,125   
         

 

 

 
      

Kazakhstan (1.4%)

  
    250,000        

Kazakhstan Government International Bond, (144A), 4.875%, due 10/14/44 (1)(3)

     241,875   
    250,000        

KazMunayGas National Co. JSC, (144A), 4.875%, due 05/07/25 (1)(4)

     248,480   
    250,000        

KazMunayGas National Co. JSC, (144A), 6%, due 11/07/44 (1)(4)

     246,578   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Kazakhstan (Cost: $735,868)

     736,933   
         

 

 

 
      

Mexico (4.5%)

  
    200,000        

Banco Santander Mexico S.A. Institucion de Banca Multiple Grupo Financiero Santand, (144A), 5.95%, due 01/30/24 (1)(5)

     213,500   
    250,000        

BBVA Bancomer S.A., (144A), 4.375%, due 04/10/24 (1)

     256,649   
    168,000        

BBVA Bancomer S.A., (144A), 6.75%, due 09/30/22 (1)

     190,680   
    200,000        

Cemex S.A.B. de C.V., (144A), 6.5%, due 12/10/19 (1)

     213,764   
    200,000        

Cemex S.A.B. de C.V., (Reg. S), 7.25%, due 01/15/21 (2)

     216,620   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
      

Mexico (Continued)

  
$     200,000        

Credito Real S.A.B. de C.V., (144A), 7.5%, due 03/13/19 (1)

   $ 211,500   
MXN     1,800,000        

Mexican BONOS Government Bond, 10%, due 12/05/24

     175,205   
$     200,000        

Mexichem S.A.B. de C.V., (144A), 5.875%, due 09/17/44 (1)

     201,180   
    200,000        

Offshore Drilling Holding S.A., (144A), 8.625%, due 09/20/20 (1)(5)

     210,000   
    500,000        

Petroleos Mexicanos, (144A), 5.5%, due 06/27/44 (1)

     523,125   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Mexico (Cost: $2,332,837)

     2,412,223   
         

 

 

 
      

Morocco (Cost: $187,984) (0.4%)

  
    200,000        

OCP S.A., (144A), 6.875%, due 04/25/44 (1)

     219,000   
         

 

 

 
      

Pakistan (Cost: $199,000) (0.4%)

  
    200,000        

Pakistan Government International Bond, (144A), 8.25%, due 04/15/24 (1)

     210,250   
         

 

 

 
      

Panama (1.3%)

  
    200,000        

Global Bank Corp., (144A), 4.75%, due 10/05/17 (1)

     206,000   
    250,000        

Global Bank Corp., (144A), 5.125%, due 10/30/19 (1)

     251,575   
    250,000        

Panama Government International Bond, 4%, due 09/22/24 (3)

     255,625   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Panama (Cost: $706,157)

     713,200   
         

 

 

 
      

Paraguay (1.1%)

  
    150,000        

Banco Continental SAECA, (144A), 8.875%, due 10/15/17 (1)

     161,250   
    150,000        

Banco Regional SAECA, (144A), 8.125%, due 01/24/19 (1)

     163,500   
    250,000        

Republic of Paraguay, (144A), 6.1%, due 08/11/44 (1)(3)

     269,250   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Paraguay (Cost: $556,808)

     594,000   
         

 

 

 
      

Peru (2.5%)

  
    200,000        

BBVA Banco Continental S.A., (144A), 5.25%, due 09/22/29 (1)(3)(5)

     203,500   
    250,000        

Corp. Financiera de Desarrollo S.A., (144A), 5.25%, due 07/15/29 (1)(5)

     257,825   
    250,000        

InRetail Consumer, (144A), 5.25%, due 10/10/21 (1)

     255,325   
PEN     1,100,000        

Republic of Peru, 5.7%, due 08/12/24

     374,907   
$     250,000        

Union Andina de Cementos SAA, (144A), 5.875%, due 10/30/21 (1)

     254,425   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Peru (Cost: $1,326,674)

     1,345,982   
         

 

 

 
      

Russia (1.6%)

  
    200,000        

Gazprom OAO via Gaz Capital S.A., (Reg. S), 6.51%, due 03/07/22 (2)

     209,750   
    200,000        

Russian Foreign Bond — Eurobond, (Reg. S), 4.875%, due 09/16/23 (2)

     200,660   
    200,000        

Sberbank of Russia via SB Capital S.A., (144A), 5.5%, due 02/26/24 (1)(5)

     180,750   
    280,000        

VTB Bank OJSC via VTB Eurasia, Ltd., (144A), 9.5%, due 12/29/49 (1)(5)(6)

     259,000   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Russia (Cost: $898,367)

     850,160   
         

 

 

 
      

Senegal (Cost: $200,000) (0.4%)

  
    200,000        

Senegal Government International Bond, (144A), 6.25%, due 07/30/24 (1)

     198,746   
         

 

 

 
      

Serbia (Cost: $190,717) (0.4%)

  
    200,000        

Republic of Serbia, (Reg. S), 4.875%, due 02/25/20 (2)

     204,580   
         

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

     Principal
Amount
       Fixed Income Securities    Value  
      

Slovenia (0.8%)

  
$     200,000        

Slovenia Government International Bond, (144A), 5.25%, due 02/18/24 (1)

   $ 216,376   
    200,000        

Slovenia Government International Bond, (144A), 5.5%, due 10/26/22 (1)

     220,500   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Slovenia (Cost: $395,062)

     436,876   
         

 

 

 
      

Turkey (2.3%)

  
    250,000        

Akbank TAS, (Reg. S), 5%, due 10/24/22 (2)

     252,500   
    200,000        

Export Credit Bank of Turkey, (144A), 5%, due 09/23/21 (1)

     202,032   
    250,000        

Turkiye Is Bankasi, (144A), 5%, due 04/30/20 (1)

     252,031   
    200,000        

Turkiye Is Bankasi, (144A), 5%, due 06/25/21 (1)

     200,140   
    350,000        

Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi AS, (144A), 5.125%, due 10/22/19 (1)

     354,375   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Turkey (Cost: $1,242,259)

     1,261,078   
         

 

 

 
      

Ukraine (1.2%)

  
    200,000        

Oschadbank via SSB No.1 PLC, (Reg. S), 8.25%, due 03/10/16 (2)

     164,000   
    100,000        

Ukraine Government International Bond, (Reg. S), 6.58%, due 11/21/16 (2)

     88,880   
    425,000        

Ukraine Government International Bond, (Reg. S), 6.875%, due 09/23/15 (2)

     392,148   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Ukraine (Cost: $660,617)

     645,028   
         

 

 

 
      

Venezuela (1.8%)

  
    900,000        

Petroleos de Venezuela S.A., (Reg. S), 6%, due 11/15/26 (2)(3)

     448,560   
    450,000        

Venezuela Government International Bond, (Reg. S), 6%, due 12/09/20 (2)

     268,875   
    100,000        

Venezuela Government International Bond, (Reg. S), 7.75%, due 10/13/19 (2)

     65,250   
    350,000        

Venezuela Government International Bond, (Reg. S), 8.25%, due 10/13/24 (2)(3)

     215,250   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Venezuela (Cost: $1,181,690)

     997,935   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Fixed Income Securities (Cost: $20,074,570) (37.6%)

     20,239,034   
         

 

 

 
    

Number of

Shares

       Preferred Stock        
      

Brazil (Cost: $449,711) (0.9%)

  
    81,250        

Lojas Americanas S.A., 0.55%

     484,165   
         

 

 

 
      

India (Cost: $33,301) (0.1%)

  
    2,702,700        

Zee Entertainment Enterprises, Ltd., 6%

     37,415   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Preferred Stock (Cost: $483,012) (1.0%)

     521,580   
         

 

 

 
               Common Stock        
      

Argentina (Cost: $555,687) (1.2%)

  
    18,230        

YPF S.A. (SP ADR)

     641,149   
         

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

    

Number of

Shares

       Common Stock    Value  
      

Brazil (2.4%)

  
    30,200        

CCR S.A.

   $ 227,054   
    4,600        

Embraer S.A. (SP ADR)

     177,744   
    27,000        

Hypermarcas S.A. (7)

     190,495   
    18,550        

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (SP ADR)

     217,035   
    19,100        

Qualicorp S.A. (7)

     196,194   
    33,350        

Raia Drogasil S.A.

     305,431   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Brazil (Cost: $1,470,163)

     1,313,953   
         

 

 

 
      

China (13.2%)

  
    102,900        

AIA Group, Ltd.

     574,222   
    6,115        

Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. (SP ADR) (7)

     602,939   
    4,245        

Baidu, Inc. (SP ADR) (7)

     1,013,579   
    718,000        

Bank of China, Ltd. — Class H

     343,669   
    845,000        

China Construction Bank Corp. — Class H

     630,449   
    184,500        

China Everbright International, Ltd.

     256,646   
    57,000        

China Mobile, Ltd.

     710,688   
    302,000        

China Railway Construction Corp., Ltd. — Class H

     319,226   
    294,000        

CT Environmental Group, Ltd. (7)

     313,972   
    603,000        

GCL-Poly Energy Holdings, Ltd. — Class P (7)

     203,223   
    976,000        

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Ltd. — Class H

     646,758   
    619,400        

Sihuan Pharmaceutical Holdings Group, Ltd.

     496,186   
    62,025        

Tencent Holdings, Ltd.

     996,876   
         

 

 

 
      

Total China (Cost: $5,972,966)

     7,108,433   
         

 

 

 
      

Egypt (Cost: $461,706) (1.3%)

  
    98,760        

Commercial International Bank Egypt SAE

     682,305   
         

 

 

 
      

India (7.7%)

  
    40,800        

Axis Bank, Ltd.

     292,278   
    99,675        

Bharti Infratel, Ltd.

     473,263   
    7,370        

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. (7)

     360,025   
    17,500        

Divi’s Laboratories, Ltd.

     533,925   
    4,800        

Infosys, Ltd. (SP ADR)

     320,928   
    55,000        

ITC, Ltd.

     317,583   
    17,000        

Lupin, Ltd.

     377,743   
    8,400        

Maruti Suzuki India, Ltd.

     455,898   
    8,020        

State Bank of India

     352,568   
    14,000        

Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.

     200,880   
    83,700        

Zee Entertainment Enterprises, Ltd.

     468,795   
         

 

 

 
      

Total India (Cost: $3,551,723)

     4,153,886   
         

 

 

 
      

Indonesia (Cost: $307,798) (0.7%)

  
    4,630,000        

Multipolar Tbk PT

     360,520   
         

 

 

 
      

Iraq (Cost: $270,668) (0.4%)

  
    18,174        

Genel Energy PLC (7)

     204,437   
         

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

    

Number of

Shares

       Common Stock    Value  
      

Japan (Cost: $229,828) (0.4%)

  
    1,345        

FANUC Corp.

   $ 237,502   
         

 

 

 
      

Kenya (Cost: $214,678) (0.5%)

  
    1,973,000        

Safari.com, Ltd.

     269,096   
         

 

 

 
      

Malaysia (Cost: $346,859) (0.7%)

  
    90,000        

Tenaga Nasional BHD

     365,648   
         

 

 

 
      

Mexico (3.4%)

  
    44,096        

Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. (SP ADR) (7)

     542,381   
    156,600        

Corp. Inmobiliaria Vesta S.A.B. de C.V.

     343,795   
    10,500        

Grupo Financiero Banorte S.A.B. de C.V.

     67,207   
    54,000        

Grupo Financiero Santander Mexico S.A.B. de C.V. — Class B

     143,782   
    137,750        

Grupo Lala S.A.B. de C.V.

     313,958   
    11,200        

Grupo Televisa S.A.B. de C.V. (SP ADR)

     404,768   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Mexico (Cost: $1,757,265)

     1,815,891   
         

 

 

 
      

Panama (Cost: $240,880) (0.3%)

  
    1,550        

Copa Holdings S.A.

     181,226   
         

 

 

 
      

Peru (0.8%)

  
    1,740        

Credicorp, Ltd.

     280,140   
    4,300        

Southern Copper Corp.

     123,754   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Peru (Cost: $369,424)

     403,894   
         

 

 

 
      

Philippines (Cost: $293,882) (0.5%)

  
    16,660        

SM Investments Corp.

     290,893   
         

 

 

 
      

Poland (Cost: $305,882) (0.5%)

  
    26,000        

Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski S.A.

     289,784   
         

 

 

 
      

Russia (3.5%)

  
    8,510        

Eurasia Drilling Co., Ltd. (GDR)

     212,750   
    5,950        

Eurasia Drilling Co., Ltd. (GDR) (Reg. S) (2)

     148,750   
    4,000        

Magnit PJSC (GDR) (Reg. S) (2)

     268,000   
    18,750        

MMC Norilsk Nickel OJSC (ADR)

     348,938   
    178,000        

Sberbank of Russia

     314,547   
    355,035        

United Co. RUSAL PLC (7)

     195,310   
    13,665        

Yandex N.V. (7)

     391,092   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Russia (Cost: $2,115,826)

     1,879,387   
         

 

 

 
      

South Africa (2.7%)

  
    19,360        

Aspen Pharmacare Holdings, Ltd.

     690,578   
    13,369        

Brait SE (7)

     100,334   
    4,100        

Naspers, Ltd. — N Shares

     510,591   
    27,398        

Steinhoff International Holdings, Ltd.

     139,950   
         

 

 

 
      

Total South Africa (Cost: $1,101,678)

     1,441,453   
         

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

    

Number of

Shares

       Common Stock    Value  
      

South Korea (4.9%)

  
    1,860        

Hyundai Mobis

   $ 435,174   
    18,380        

KB Financial Group, Inc.

     720,491   
    5,400        

Paradise Co., Ltd.

     166,210   
    627        

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

     731,171   
    8,830        

Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.

     415,591   
    6,000        

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SP ADR)

     166,740   
         

 

 

 
      

Total South Korea (Cost: $2,546,028)

     2,635,377   
         

 

 

 
      

Taiwan (5.1%)

  
    31,223        

Advantech Co., Ltd.

     217,233   
    342,170        

Cathay Financial Holding Co., Ltd.

     564,021   
    20,400        

Delta Electronics, Inc.

     122,383   
    7,417        

Hermes Microvision, Inc.

     348,779   
    32,335        

Hiwin Technologies Corp.

     255,822   
    216,000        

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

     936,332   
    12,500        

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (SP ADR)

     275,250   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Taiwan (Cost: $2,464,167)

     2,719,820   
         

 

 

 
      

Turkey (1.1%)

  
    93,500        

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S.

     365,323   
    30,000        

Turkiye Halk Bankasi A.S.

     200,548   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Turkey (Cost: $544,857)

     565,871   
         

 

 

 
      

United Arab Emirates (Cost: $181,196) (0.3%)

  
    430,500        

Air Arabia PJSC

     154,536   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Common Stocks (Cost: $25,303,161) (51.6%)

     27,715,061   
         

 

 

 
               Participation Notes (3.5%)        
      

Saudi Arabia (3.5%)

  
    10,250        

Al Mouwasat Medical Services (HSBC) (expires 4/13/15)

     364,792   
    12,540        

Fawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair (HSBC) (expires 2/23/15)

     416,092   
    52,380        

Samba Financial Group (HSBC) (expires 2/10/15)

     667,655   
    7,745        

Saudi Airlines Catering Co. (HSBC) (expires 1/7/16)

     413,734   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Saudi Arabia (Cost: $1,376,671)

     1,862,273   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Participation Notes (Cost: $1,376,671) (3.5%)

     1,862,273   
         

 

 

 
    

Principal

Amount

       Short-Term Investments        
      

Foreign Government Bonds (Cost: $78,244) (0.1%)

  
      

Zambia (Cost: $78,244) (0.1%)

  
ZMW     555,000        

Republic of Zambia Treasury Bill, 0%, due 09/07/15

     75,968   
         

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

    

Principal

Amount

       Short-Term Investments    Value  
      

Repurchase Agreement (Cost: $4,171,458) (7.8%)

  
$     4,171,458        

State Street Bank & Trust Company, 0%, due 11/03/14 (collateralized by $4,495,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2%, due 11/02/22 valued at $4,255,255) (Total Amount to be Received Upon Repurchase $4,171,458)

   $ 4,171,458   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Short-Term Investments (Cost: $4,249,702) (7.9%)

     4,247,426   
         

 

 

 
      

Total Investments (Cost: $51,487,116) (101.6%)

     54,585,374   
      

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-1.6%)

     (844,699
         

 

 

 
      

Total Net Assets (100.0%)

   $ 53,740,675   
         

 

 

 

 

Forward Currency Contracts  
Counterparty   

Contracts to

Deliver

    

Units of

Currency

    

Settlement

Date

    

In Exchange for

U.S. Dollars

    

Contracts at

Value

    

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 

BUY (8)

                 

Bank of America

     BRL         737,870         12/02/14       $ 305,824       $ 298,122       $ (7,702

Bank of America

     EUR         97,172         12/29/14         123,783         121,791         (1,992

Bank of America

     EUR         146,191         01/28/15         202,872         183,267         (19,605

Bank of America

     TRY         449,000         02/27/15         192,621         197,214         4,593   
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
            $ 825,100       $ 800,394       $   (24,706
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

SELL (9)

                 

Bank of America

     BRL         737,870         12/02/14       $ 320,000       $ 298,123       $ 21,877   

Bank of America

     EUR         97,172         12/29/14         125,000         121,791         3,209   

Bank of America

     EUR         134,745         01/05/15         170,000         168,890         1,110   

Bank of America

     EUR         146,191         01/28/15         200,000         183,267         16,733   

Bank of America

     EUR         153,736         01/29/15         195,000         192,728         2,272   

Bank of America

     RUB         8,572,000         01/27/15         200,000         194,714         5,286   

Bank of America

     RUB         8,705,000         01/30/15         200,000         197,570         2,430   

Bank of America

     TRY         438,282         01/30/15         195,000         193,661         1,339   

Bank of America

     TRY         449,000         02/27/15         200,000         197,214         2,786   
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
            $   1,805,000       $   1,747,958       $ 57,042   
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

 

Cross Currency Forwards                           
Counterparty   

Contracts to Deliver/

Units of Currency

       Settlement
Date
      

Contracts to Receive/

Units of Currency

      

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 

Bank of America

   MXN     2,439,150           11/04/14         EUR     143,847         $ (630

Bank of America

   MXN     4,464,850           12/15/14         EUR     259,012             (5,713

Bank of America

   EUR     140,000           11/04/14         MXN     2,439,150           5,450   

Bank of America

   EUR     140,000           01/20/15         MXN     2,439,150           4,590   

Bank of America

   EUR     260,000           12/15/14         MXN     4,464,850           4,475   
                     

 

 

 
                      $ 8,172   
                     

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

BRL - Brazilian Real.
EUR - Euro Currency.
INR - Indian Rupee.
MXN - Mexican Peso.
PEN - Peruvian Nouveau Sol.
RUB - Russian Ruble.
TRY - New Turkish Lira.
ZMW - Zambian Kwacha.
ADR - American Depositary Receipt. Shares of a foreign based corporation held in U.S. banks entitling the shareholder to all dividends and capital gains.
GDR - Global Depositary Receipt. A negotiable certificate held in the bank of one country representing a specific number of shares of a stock traded on an exchange of another country.
OJSC - Open Joint-Stock Company.
PJSC - Private Joint-Stock Company.
SP ADR - Sponsored American Depositary Receipt. Shares of a foreign based corporation held in U.S. banks that are issued with the cooperation of the company whose stock underlies the ADR and entitles the shareholder to all dividends, capital gains and voting rights.
(1)   Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold, normally only to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $12,628,348 or 23.5% of net assets. These securities are determined to be liquid by the Advisor, unless otherwise noted, under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors.
(2)   Investments issued under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, may not be offered, sold, or delivered within the United States except under special exemptions. At October 31, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $4,486,211 or 8.3% of net assets.
(3)   All or a portion of this security is segregated to cover when-issued, delayed-delivery or forward commitments. (Note 2)
(4)   This security is purchased on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment basis.
(5)   Floating or variable rate security. The interest shown reflects the rate in effect at October 31, 2014.
(6)   Perpetual Maturity.
(7)   Non-income producing security.
(8)   Fund buys foreign currency, sells U.S. Dollar.
(9)   Fund sells foreign currency, buys U.S. Dollar.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments by Industry

October 31, 2014

 

Industry   

Percentage of

Net Assets

 

Aerospace/Defense

     0.3

Agriculture

     0.6   

Airlines

     1.0   

Auto Manufacturers

     0.8   

Auto Parts & Equipment

     0.8   

Banks

     17.2   

Building Materials

     2.2   

Chemicals

     0.8   

Commercial Services

     0.8   

Computers

     1.7   

Diversified Financial Services

     4.4   

Electric

     1.1   

Electrical Compo & Equip

     0.9   

Energy-Alternate Sources

     0.4   

Engineering & Construction

     1.3   

Entertainment

     0.3   

Environmental Control

     1.1   

Food

     1.1   

Food Service

     0.8   

Foreign Government Bonds

     12.7   

Gas

     0.8   

Government Regional/Local

     0.4   

Healthcare-Products

     1.3   

Healthcare-Services

     0.7   

Home Furnishings

     0.3   

Insurance

     2.2   

Internet

     5.5   

Investment Companies

     0.5   

Iron & Steel

     0.4   

Machinery-Diversified

     0.4   

Media

     2.7   

Mining

     1.7   

Miscellaneous Manufacturers

     1.0   

Oil & Gas

     9.0   

Oil & Gas Services

     0.7   

Pharmaceuticals

     3.3   

Real Estate

     2.3   

Retail

     3.2   

Semiconductors

     3.6   

Telecommunications

     3.0   

Transportation

     0.4   

Short-Term Investments

     7.9   
  

 

 

 

Total

     101.6
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments by Country

October 31, 2014

 

Country   

Percentage of

Net Assets

 

Argentina

     1.9

Bahrain

     0.4   

Brazil

     7.2   

Chile

     1.6   

China

     15.0   

Colombia

     2.7   

Costa Rica

     0.4   

Egypt

     1.3   

El Salvador

     0.4   

Guatemala

     0.5   

Hungary

     1.4   

India

     8.5   

Indonesia

     2.6   

Iraq

     0.4   

Israel

     1.1   

Japan

     0.4   

Kazakhstan

     1.4   

Kenya

     0.5   

Malaysia

     0.7   

Mexico

     7.9   

Morocco

     0.4   

Pakistan

     0.4   

Panama

     1.6   

Paraguay

     1.1   

Peru

     3.3   

Philippines

     0.5   

Poland

     0.5   

Russia

     5.1   

Saudi Arabia

     3.5   

Senegal

     0.4   

Serbia

     0.4   

Slovenia

     0.8   

South Africa

     2.7   

South Korea

     4.9   

Taiwan

     5.1   

Turkey

     3.4   

Ukraine

     1.2   

United Arab Emirates

     0.3   

United States

     7.8   

Venezuela

     1.8   

Zambia

     0.1   
  

 

 

 

Total

     101.6
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2014

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
    

Argentina (Cost: $26,614) (1.0% of Net Assets)

  
  700        

YPF S.A. (SP ADR)

   $ 24,619   
       

 

 

 
    

Brazil (7.2%)

  
  2,500        

BB Seguridade Participacoes S.A.

     33,684   
  6,000        

BM&FBOVESPA S.A.

     26,656   
  3,500        

CCR S.A.

     26,314   
  2,000        

Cielo S.A.

     33,144   
  5,200        

Kroton Educacional S.A.

     37,430   
  3,000        

Qualicorp S.A. (1)

     30,816   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Brazil (Cost: $160,010)

     188,044   
       

 

 

 
    

Canada (2.8%)

  
  1,200        

Alaris Royalty Corp.

     35,943   
  1,200        

Amaya Gaming Group, Inc. (1)

     36,454   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Canada (Cost: $67,328)

     72,397   
       

 

 

 
    

China (15.6%)

  
  150        

Baidu, Inc. (SP ADR) (1)

     35,815   
  22,000        

China Medical System Holdings, Ltd.

     40,561   
  20,000        

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group, Ltd.

     27,820   
  600        

Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (ADR) (1)

     34,980   
  25,000        

Fosun International, Ltd.

     29,654   
  1,500        

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing, Ltd.

     33,304   
  4,000        

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China, Ltd. — Class H

     32,699   
  5,000        

Sands China, Ltd.

     31,218   
  9,000        

Sinopharm Group Co., Ltd. — Class H

     35,333   
  3,000        

SouFun Holdings, Ltd. (ADR)

     29,250   
  35,000        

Travelsky Technology, Ltd. — Class H

     36,526   
  500        

YY, Inc. (ADR) (1)

     41,430   
       

 

 

 
    

Total China (Cost: $400,250)

     408,590   
       

 

 

 
    

Denmark (Cost: $21,879) (1.3%)

  
  400        

Pandora A/S

     33,717   
       

 

 

 
    

Egypt (Cost: $28,215) (1.3%)

  
  5,000        

Commercial International Bank Egypt SAE

     34,544   
       

 

 

 
    

Germany (Cost: $28,546) (1.1%)

  
  300        

MorphoSys AG (1)

     28,411   
       

 

 

 
    

India (26.0%)

  
  6,000        

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, Ltd.

     28,028   
  3,000        

Asian Paints, Ltd.

     31,956   
  6,000        

Axis Bank, Ltd.

     42,982   
  2,000        

Bank of Baroda

     30,215   
  3,000        

Bharat Petroleum Corp., Ltd.

     35,221   
  1,500        

Britannia Industries, Ltd.

     37,530   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
    

India (Continued)

  
  1,500        

Cadila Healthcare, Ltd.

   $ 34,370   
  2,800        

CESC, Ltd.

     30,766   
  1,800        

Container Corp. of India

     39,458   
  3,000        

Cummins India, Ltd.

     35,894   
  4,000        

GAIL India, Ltd.

     34,392   
  2,000        

Housing Development Finance Corp.

     35,881   
  600        

ICICI Bank, Ltd. (SP ADR)

     33,816   
  2,000        

Kotak Mahindra Bank, Ltd.

     36,529   
  5,000        

Motherson Sumi Systems, Ltd.

     34,286   
  35,000        

National Aluminium Co., Ltd.

     32,556   
  6,000        

Oberoi Realty, Ltd.

     24,020   
  12,000        

Power Grid Corp. of India, Ltd.

     28,416   
  280        

Shree Cement, Ltd.

     41,416   
  6,000        

Zee Entertainment Enterprises, Ltd.

     33,605   
       

 

 

 
    

Total India (Cost: $565,176)

     681,337   
       

 

 

 
    

Indonesia (3.4%)

  
  30,000        

Bank Central Asia Tbk PT

     32,386   
  60,000        

Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk PT

     29,555   
  100,000        

Surya Citra Media Tbk PT

     27,992   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Indonesia (Cost: $91,226)

     89,933   
       

 

 

 
    

Israel (2.2%)

  
  3,000        

Plus500, Ltd.

     24,567   
  200        

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. (1)

     32,388   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Israel (Cost: $55,488)

     56,955   
       

 

 

 
    

Japan (17.9%)

  
  1,500        

Broadleaf Co., Ltd.

     23,754   
  800        

COLOPL, Inc. (1)

     25,963   
  4,000        

Daiwa Securities Group, Inc.

     31,674   
  200        

FANUC Corp.

     35,316   
  1,400        

GMO Payment Gateway, Inc.

     28,996   
  400        

Hikari Tsushin, Inc.

     26,586   
  11,000        

Ichigo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.

     30,758   
  1,500        

Infomart Corp.

     26,778   
  1,500        

Japan Exchange Group, Inc.

     37,282   
  2,000        

M3, Inc.

     33,443   
  500        

ORIX Corp. (SP ADR)

     35,610   
  500        

SoftBank Corp.

     36,471   
  7,000        

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.

     28,635   
  1,000        

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd.

     37,563   
  8,000        

Yahoo Japan Corp.

     28,878   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Japan (Cost: $478,537)

     467,707   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
    

Mexico (2.2%)

  
  10,000        

Grupo Financiero Inbursa S.A.B. de C.V. — Class O

   $ 30,135   
  10,000        

OHL Mexico S.A.B. de C.V. (1)

     28,028   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Mexico (Cost: $54,534)

     58,163   
       

 

 

 
    

Norway (2.0%)

  
  5,000        

Norsk Hydro ASA

     27,969   
  2,000        

Opera Software ASA

     25,024   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Norway (Cost: $54,797)

     52,993   
       

 

 

 
    

Peru (Cost: $31,807) (1.2%)

  
  200        

Credicorp, Ltd.

     32,200   
       

 

 

 
    

Philippines (3.2%)

  
  2,000        

Ayala Corp.

     30,739   
  10,000        

International Container Terminal Services, Inc.

     25,839   
  1,500        

SM Investments Corp.

     26,191   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Philippines (Cost: $79,377)

     82,769   
       

 

 

 
    

Russia (Cost: $33,746) (1.3%)

  
  500        

Magnit PJSC (SP GDR)

     33,500   
       

 

 

 
    

South Korea (2.3%)

  
  40        

NAVER Corp.

     28,305   
  700        

SK Hynix, Inc. (1)

     31,216   
       

 

 

 
    

Total South Korea (Cost: $62,223)

     59,521   
       

 

 

 
    

Sweden (Cost: $8,256) (0.3%)

  
  266        

Net Entertainment NE AB (1)

     8,202   
       

 

 

 
    

Thailand (Cost: $29,477) (1.1%)

  
  4,000        

Kasikornbank PCL Class C

     28,980   
       

 

 

 
    

United Kingdom (2.9%)

  
  6,000        

Optimal Payments PLC (1)

     42,612   
  3,000        

Playtech, Ltd.

     33,982   
       

 

 

 
    

Total United Kingdom (Cost: $43,777)

     76,594   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Common Stock (Cost: $2,321,263) (96.3%)

     2,519,176   
       

 

 

 
          Preferred Stock        
    

India (Cost: $1,533) (0.1%)

  
  168,000        

Zee Entertainment Enterprises, Ltd., 6%

     2,326   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Preferred Stock (Cost: $1,533) (0.1%)

     2,326   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Number of
Shares
      

Warrants

   Value  
    

Sri Lanka (0.0%)

  
  769        

John Keells Holdings PLC, Strike Price LKR 185, Expires 11/12/15 (1)

   $ 441   
  769        

John Keells Holdings PLC, Strike Price LKR 195, Expires 11/11/16 (1)

     470   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Sri Lanka (Cost: $0)

     911   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Warrants (Cost: $0) (0.0%)

     911   
       

 

 

 
Principal
Amount
       Short-Term Investments        
    

Repurchase Agreement (Cost: $30,703) (1.2%)

  
$   30,703        

State Street Bank & Trust Company, 0%, due 11/03/14 (collateralized by
$35,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2%, due 11/02/22 valued at
$33,133) (Total Amount to be Received Upon Repurchase $30,703)

     30,703   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Investments (Cost: $2,353,499) (97.6%)

     2,553,116   
    

Excess of Other Assets over Liabilities (2.4%)

     63,651   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Net Assets (100.0%)

   $   2,616,767   
       

 

 

 

 

Forward Currency Contracts  
Counterparty    Contracts to
Deliver
     Units of
Currency
     Settlement
Date
     In Exchange for
U.S. Dollars
     Contracts at
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
 

SELL (2)

                 

Bank of America

     JPY         21,654,540         09/25/15       $ 200,000       $ 194,018       $ 5,982   

Bank of America

     JPY         46,389,975         09/24/15         430,000         415,633         14,367   
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
            $   630,000       $   609,651       $   20,349   
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

JPY - Japanese Yen.

LKR - Sri Lankan Rupee.

ADR - American Depositary Receipt. Shares of a foreign based corporation held in U.S. banks entitling the shareholder to all dividends and capital gains.

PJSC - Private Joint-Stock Company.

SP ADR - Sponsored American Depositary Receipt. Shares of a foreign based corporation held in U.S. banks that are issued with the cooperation of the company whose stock underlies the ADR and entitles the shareholder to all dividends, capital gains and voting rights.

SP GDR - Sponsored Global Depositary Receipt. A negotiable certificate held in the bank of one country representing a specific number of shares of a stock traded on an exchange of another country.

(1)   Non-income producing security.
(2)   Fund sells foreign currency, buys U.S. Dollar.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments by Industry

October 31, 2014

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Air Freight & Logistics

     1.0

Auto Components

     1.3   

Banks

     11.1   

Capital Markets

     5.2   

Chemicals

     1.2   

Construction Materials

     1.6   

Diversified Consumer Services

     1.4   

Diversified Financial Services

     8.7   

Electric Utilities

     2.3   

Food & Staples Retailing

     1.3   

Food Products

     1.4   

Gas Utilities

     2.4   

Health Care Providers & Services

     2.6   

Health Care Technology

     1.3   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     3.9   

Industrial Conglomerates

     1.0   

Insurance

     2.5   

Internet Software & Services

     8.5   

IT Services

     5.4   

Life Sciences Tools & Services

     1.1   

Machinery

     2.8   

Media

     2.5   

Metals & Mining

     3.4   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     1.3   

Pharmaceuticals

     4.0   

Real Estate Management & Development

     0.9   

Road & Rail

     1.5   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     1.2   

Software

     3.2   

Specialty Retail

     2.1   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     1.3   

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance

     1.4   

Transportation Infrastructure

     4.2   

Wireless Telecommunication Services

     1.4   

Short-Term Investments

     1.2   
  

 

 

 

Total

     97.6
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW International Small Cap Fund

 

Schedule of Investments

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
    

Australia (1.5% of Net Assets)

  

  500,000        

Lucapa Diamond Co., Ltd. (1)

   $ 167,010   
  200,000        

TFS Corp., Ltd.

     276,891   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Australia (Cost: $594,274)

     443,901   
       

 

 

 
    

Brazil (3.5%)

  

  35,000        

Localiza Rent a Car S.A.

     509,568   
  50,000        

Qualicorp S.A. (1)

     513,596   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Brazil (Cost: $1,056,795)

     1,023,164   
       

 

 

 
    

British Virgin Islands (Cost: $466,092) (1.0%)

  

  1,250,000        

Petro-Victory Energy Corp. (1)

     282,718   
       

 

 

 
    

Canada (10.3%)

  

  4,000,000        

Africa Hydrocarbons, Inc. (1)

     35,478   
  17,000        

Alaris Royalty Corp.

     509,193   
  15,000        

Amaya Gaming Group, Inc. (1)

     455,674   
  500,000        

DualEx Energy International, Inc. (1)

     8,870   
  100,000        

Gran Tierra Energy, Inc. (1)

     456,000   
  475,000        

Ivanhoe Mines, Ltd. (1)

     358,109   
  5,000,000        

Ivernia, Inc. (1)

     421,305   
  500,000        

Mart Resources, Inc.

     483,392   
  710,000        

Teranga Gold Corp. (1)

     277,085   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Canada (Cost: $4,775,679)

     3,005,106   
       

 

 

 
    

China (11.6%)

  

  355,000        

Boer Power Holdings, Ltd.

     444,490   
  20,000        

China Lodging Group, Ltd. (ADR) (1)

     549,800   
  325,000        

China Medical System Holdings, Ltd.

     599,197   
  2,000,000        

Credit China Holdings, Ltd.

     489,983   
  25,000        

Leju Holdings, Ltd. (ADR) (1)

     350,000   
  600,000        

Travelsky Technology, Ltd. — Class H

     626,156   
  4,000        

YY, Inc. (ADR) (1)

     331,440   
       

 

 

 
    

Total China (Cost: $3,371,374)

     3,391,066   
       

 

 

 
    

Germany (Cost: $374,447) (1.4%)

  

  4,000        

XING AG

     424,751   
       

 

 

 
    

India (31.8%)

  

  25,000        

Bata India, Ltd.

     517,984   
  20,000        

Britannia Industries, Ltd.

     500,396   
  45,000        

CESC, Ltd.

     494,462   
  400,000        

City Union Bank, Ltd.

     551,039   
  24,000        

Credit Analysis & Research, Ltd.

     525,789   
  15,000        

CRISIL, Ltd.

     447,005   
  450,000        

DCB Bank, Ltd. (1)

     672,263   
  250,000        

Federal Bank, Ltd.

     579,958   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
    

India (Continued)

  
  200,000        

Finolex Cables, Ltd.

   $ 729,519   
  60,000        

Hindustan Petroleum Corp., Ltd.

     511,264   
  700,000        

National Aluminium Co., Ltd.

     651,116   
  80,000        

National Buildings Construction Corp., Ltd.

     1,100,067   
  125,000        

Oberoi Realty, Ltd.

     500,407   
  4,000        

Page Industries, Ltd.

     580,326   
  75,000        

Tree House Education and Accessories, Ltd.

     541,307   
  6,000        

TTK Prestige, Ltd.

     383,106   
       

 

 

 
    

Total India (Cost: $7,273,480)

     9,286,008   
       

 

 

 
    

Indonesia (Cost: $566,202) (1.8%)

  

  5,000,000        

Summarecon Agung Tbk PT

     521,223   
       

 

 

 
    

Israel (5.1%)

  

  60,000        

Plus500, Ltd.

     491,336   
  225,000        

Sarin Technologies, Ltd.

     521,471   
  3,000        

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. (1)

     485,820   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Israel (Cost: $1,153,987)

     1,498,627   
       

 

 

 
    

Japan (15.2%)

  

  70,000        

Benefit One, Inc.

     623,657   
  30,000        

Broadleaf Co., Ltd.

     475,085   
  20,000        

COLOPL, Inc. (1)

     649,083   
  45,000        

Financial Products Group Co., Ltd.

     464,252   
  28,000        

GMO Payment Gateway, Inc.

     579,909   
  225,000        

Ichigo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.

     629,149   
  35,000        

Infomart Corp.

     624,820   
  10,000        

WirelessGate, Inc.

     389,116   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Japan (Cost: $4,225,244)

     4,435,071   
       

 

 

 
    

Norway (3.1%)

  

  85,000        

Nordic Semiconductor ASA (1)

     478,423   
  35,000        

Opera Software ASA

     437,913   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Norway (Cost: $1,006,952)

     916,336   
       

 

 

 
    

Sweden (2.6%)

  

  3,988        

Net Entertainment NE AB

     122,964   
  70,000        

Seamless Distribution AB (1)

     194,241   
  2,300,000        

TrustBuddy International AB (1)

     450,660   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Sweden (Cost: $1,171,653)

     767,865   
       

 

 

 
    

United Kingdom (3.8%)

  

  250,000        

Nanoco Group PLC (1)

     458,956   
  90,000        

Optimal Payments PLC (1)

     639,178   
       

 

 

 
    

Total United Kingdom (Cost: $697,103)

     1,098,134   
       

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 

Number of
Shares
       Common Stock    Value  
    

United States (Cost: $332,398) (1.1%)

  

  99,900        

Samsonite International S.A.

   $ 331,703   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Common Stock (Cost: $27,065,680) (93.8%)

     27,425,673   
       

 

 

 
          Warrants        
    

British Virgin Islands (Cost: $0.0) (0.0%)

  

  625,000        

Petro-Victory Energy Corp., Strike Price CAD 0.50, Expires 07/22/16 (1)

     10,416   
       

 

 

 
    

Sri Lanka (0.1%)

  

  12,820        

John Keells Holdings PLC, Strike Price LKR 185, Expires 11/12/15 (1)

     7,352   
  12,820        

John Keells Holdings PLC, Strike Price LKR 195, Expires 11/11/16 (1)

     7,843   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Sri Lanka (Cost: $0)

     15,195   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Warrants (Cost: $0) (0.1%)

     25,611   
       

 

 

 
Principal
Amount
       Short-Term Investments        
    

Repurchase Agreement (Cost: $234,605) (0.8%)

  

$   234,605        

State Street Bank & Trust Company, 0%, due 11/03/14 (collateralized by $255,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.1%, due 10/17/22 valued at $240,992) (Total Amount to be Received Upon Repurchase $234,605)

     234,605   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Investments (Cost: $27,300,285) (94.7%)

     27,685,889   
    

Excess of Other Assets over Liabilities (5.3%)

     1,537,146   
       

 

 

 
    

Total Net Assets (100.0%)

   $ 29,223,035   
       

 

 

 

 

Forward Currency Contracts                                                
Counterparty    Contracts to
Deliver
     Units of
Currency
     Settlement
Date
     In Exchange for
U.S. Dollars
     Contracts at
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
 

Sell (2)

  

Bank of America

     JPY         533,638,290         09/24/15       $   4,950,000       $   4,781,152       $   168,848   
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Notes to the Schedule of Investments:

CAD - Canadian Dollar.
JPY -  Japanese Yen.
LKR - Sri Lankan Rupee.
ADR - American Depositary Receipt. Shares of a foreign based corporation held in U.S. banks entitling the shareholder to all dividends and capital gains.
(1)   Non-income producing security.
(2)   Fund sells foreign currency, buys U.S. Dollar.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments by Industry

October 31, 2014

 

Industry    Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Banks

     6.2

Capital Markets

     3.9   

Construction & Engineering

     3.8   

Consumer Finance

     3.2   

Diversified Consumer Services

     1.9   

Diversified Financial Services

     6.6   

Electric Utilities

     1.7   

Electrical Equipment

     4.0   

Food Products

     1.7   

Health Care Providers & Services

     1.8   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     3.5   

Household Durables

     1.3   

Industrial Conglomerates

     0.1   

Internet Software & Services

     7.8   

IT Services

     6.3   

Machinery

     1.8   

Metals & Mining

     6.4   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     6.1   

Paper & Forest Products

     0.9   

Pharmaceuticals

     3.7   

Professional Services

     2.1   

Real Estate Management & Development

     3.5   

Road & Rail

     1.7   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     3.2   

Software

     4.5   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     4.9   

Wireless Telecommunication Services

     1.3   

Short-Term Investments

     0.8   
  

 

 

 

Total

     94.7
  

 

 

 

 

 

* These classifications are unaudited.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Funds, Inc.

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2014

 

    TCW
Emerging
Markets
Income Fund
    TCW
Emerging
Markets
Local
Currency
Income Fund
    TCW
Emerging
Markets
Multi-Asset
Opportunities
Fund
    TCW
International
Growth
Fund
    TCW
International
Small Cap
Fund
 
   

Dollar Amounts in Thousands

(Except per Share Amounts)

 

ASSETS

         

Investments, at Value (1)

  $ 5,351,311      $ 226,837      $ 54,585      $ 2,553      $ 27,686   

Foreign Currency, at Value

           1,527  (2)      75  (2)      1  (2)(3)      42  (2) 

Cash

    466                               

Receivable for Securities Sold

    135,558        9,375        859        292        3,347   

Receivable for Fund Shares Sold

    17,071        112        5               26   

Interest and Dividends Receivable

    71,776        4,842        290        2        14   

Foreign Tax Reclaims Receivable

                  1         (3)      6   

Receivable from Investment Advisor

           8        14        13        5   

Unrealized Appreciation on Open Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

    30,962        3,024        76        20        169   

Receivable for Daily Variation Margin on Open Financial Futures Contracts

    719                               

Cash Collateral Received from Brokers

    10,560        590                        

Other Assets

    63        27        17         (3)      7   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

    5,618,486        246,342        55,922        2,881        31,302   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

         

Distributions Payable

    21,787                               

Payable for Securities Purchased

    108,965        4,052        1,472        213        1,702   

Payable for When-Issued Securities

    64,753               495                 

Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed

    7,418        301                       (3) 

Accrued Capital Gain Withholding Taxes

           73        84        16        306   

Disbursements in Excess of Available Cash

           5,261                        

Accrued Directors’ Fees and Expenses

    6        7        7        6        7   

Accrued Compliance Expense

    17        2                (3)       (3) 

Accrued Management Fees

    3,426        151        42        2        19   

Accrued Distribution Fees

    167        12         (3)       (3)      2   

Payable to Brokers for Cash Collateral

    10,560        590                        

Unrealized Depreciation on Open Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

    15,437        1,888        36                 

Other Accrued Expenses

    1,359        149        45        27        43   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

    233,895        12,486        2,181        264        2,079   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 5,384,591      $ 233,856      $ 53,741      $ 2,617      $ 29,223   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

         

Paid-in Capital

  $ 5,707,780      $ 264,636      $ 50,224      $ 2,137      $ 31,279   

Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Futures Contracts, Swap Agreements and Foreign Currency

    (273,920     (19,304     (321     262        (2,262

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments, Futures Contracts and Foreign Currency

    (19,710     (10,662     3,054        204        247   

Undistributed (Overdistributed) Net Investment Income

    (29,559     (814     784        14        (41
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 5,384,591      $ 233,856      $ 53,741      $ 2,617      $ 29,223   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO:

         

I Class Share

  $ 4,602,207      $ 178,828      $ 53,652      $ 1,383      $ 19,786   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

N Class Share

  $ 782,384      $ 55,028      $ 89      $ 1,234      $ 9,437   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARES OUTSTANDING: (4)

         

I Class Share

      536,918,299          18,447,179          4,892,420          112,297          2,269,553   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

N Class Share

    70,775,757        5,681,519        8,175        100,631        1,082,297   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE: (5)

         

I Class Share

  $ 8.57      $ 9.69      $ 10.97      $ 12.31      $ 8.72   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

N Class Share

  $ 11.05      $ 9.69      $ 10.92      $ 12.27      $ 8.72   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) The identified cost for the TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund, the TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund, the TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund, the TCW International Growth Fund and the TCW International Small Cap Fund at October 31, 2014 was $5,382,990, $238,469, $51,487, $2,353 and $27,300, respectively.
(2) The identified cost for the TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund, the TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund, the TCW International Growth Fund and the TCW International Small Cap Fund at October 31, 2014 was $1,545, $75, $1 and $42, respectively.
(3) Amount rounds to less than $1.
(4) The number of authorized shares with a par value of $0.001 per share for the TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund, the TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund, the TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund, the TCW International Growth Fund and the TCW International Small Cap Fund is 2,000,000,000 for each of the I Class and N Class shares.
(5) Represents offering price and redemption price per share.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Operations

Year Ended October 31, 2014

 

     TCW
Emerging
Markets
Income Fund
    TCW
Emerging
Markets Local
Currency
Income Fund
    TCW
Emerging
Markets
Multi-Asset
Opportunities
Fund
    TCW
International
Growth Fund
    TCW
International
Small Cap
Fund
 
     Dollar Amounts in Thousands  

INVESTMENT INCOME

          

Income:

          

Dividends

   $      $      $ 526  (1)    $ 49  (1)    $ 474  (1) 

Interest

     331,463  (2)      17,140  (2)      1,012  (2)               
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     331,463        17,140        1,538        49        474   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

          

Management Fees

     39,420        1,928        451        22        240   

Accounting Services Fees

     406        10        5        2        4   

Administration Fees

     362        16        11        3        8   

Transfer Agent Fees:

          

I Class

     2,563        66        11        8        15   

N Class

     914        53        8        8        14   

Custodian Fees

     253        215        98        32        44   

Directors’ Fees and Expenses

     24        24        24        24        24   

Professional Fees

     154        37        39        20        38   

Registration Fees:

          

I Class

     110        28        22         (3)      14   

N Class

     157        43        17         (3)      15   

Distribution Fees:

          

N Class

     2,959        227         (3)      3        26   

Compliance Expense

     128        8        2         (3)      1   

Shareholder Reporting Expense

     20        6        2        2        4   

Other

     732        39        12        10        31   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     48,202        2,700        702        134        478   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Expenses Borne by Investment Advisor:

          

I Class

                   104        54          

N Class

            230        25        48        33   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     48,202        2,470        573        32        445   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     283,261        14,670        965        17        29   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS

          

Net Realized (Loss) on:

          

Investments

     (158,175 (4)      (32,744 (4)      (302 (4)      316  (4)      3,567  (4) 

Foreign Currency

     13,596        2,256        28        (5     (89

Futures Contracts

     (4,142                            

Swap Agreements

     (6,483                            

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

          

Investments

     111,873        1,852  (5)      827  (5)      (270 (5)      (4,163 (5) 

Foreign Currency

     17,339        1,155        16        20        167   

Futures Contracts

     (3,454                            

Swap Agreements

     5,515                               
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Future Contracts, Foreign Currency Transactions and Swap Agreements

     (23,931     (27,481     569        61        (518
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ 259,330      $ (12,811   $ 1,534      $ 78      $ (489
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Net of foreign taxes withheld of $57, $3 and $34 for the TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund, the TCW International Growth Fund and the TCW International Small Cap Fund, respectively.
(2) Net of foreign taxes withheld of $588, $328 and $3 for the TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund, the TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund and the TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund.
(3) Amount rounds to less than $1.
(4) Net of capital gain withholding taxes of $73, $106, $54, $16 and $471 for the TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund, the TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund, the TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund, the TCW International Growth Fund and the TCW International Small Cap Fund, respectively.
(5) Net of capital gain withholding taxes of $73, $84, $16 and $306 for the TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund, the TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund, the TCW International Growth Fund and the TCW International Small Cap Fund, respectively.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     TCW
Emerging Markets
Income Fund
    TCW
Emerging Markets Local
Currency Income Fund
 
     Year Ended
October 31,
2014
    Year Ended
October 31,
2013
    Year Ended
October 31,
2014
    Year Ended
October 31,
2013
 
     Dollar Amounts in Thousands  

OPERATIONS

        

Net Investment Income

   $ 283,261      $ 400,699      $ 14,670      $ 19,536   

Net Realized Loss on Investments, Futures Contracts, Swap Agreements and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (155,204     (273,554     (30,488     (28,775

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments, Futures Contracts, Swap Agreements and Foreign Currency Transactions

     131,273        (294,833     3,007        (13,761
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     259,330        (167,688     (12,811     (23,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

        

Distributions from Net Investment Income:

        

I Class

     (200,178     (244,549            (822

N Class

     (53,495     (72,197            (557

Distributions from Return of Capital:

        

I Class

            (43,636     (2,220     (5,964

N Class

            (12,947     (1,195     (3,894

Distributions from Net Realized Gain:

        

I Class

            (107,888              

N Class

            (25,350              
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions to Shareholders

     (253,673     (506,567     (3,415     (11,237
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

        

I Class

     348,897        556,777        (46,169     135,835   

N Class

     (649,328     287,325        (54,824     37,871   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Net Capital Shares Transactions

     (300,431     844,102        (100,993     173,706   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     (294,774     169,847          (117,219     139,469   

NET ASSETS

        

Beginning of Year

     5,679,365        5,509,518        351,075        211,606   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Year

   $   5,384,591      $   5,679,365      $ 233,856      $   351,075   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed (Overdistributed) Net Investment Income

   $ (29,559   $ (20,262   $ (814   $ (980

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     TCW
Emerging Markets Multi-Asset
Opportunities  Fund
    TCW
International
Growth Fund
 
     Year Ended
October 31,
2014
    Year Ended
October 31,
2013 
(1)
    Year Ended
October 31,
2014
    Year Ended
October 31,
2013 
(2)
 
     Dollar Amounts in Thousands  

OPERATIONS

        

Net Investment Income

   $ 965      $ 222      $ 17      $ 7   

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (274     (154     311        (36

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     843        2,211        (250     454   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     1,534        2,279        78        425   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

        

Distributions from Net Investment Income:

        

I Class

     (296            (10       

N Class

     —  (3)             (5       

Distributions from Net Realized Gain:

        

I Class

                   (4       

N Class

                   (4       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions to Shareholders

     (296            (23       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

        

I Class

     11,510        38,625        12        1,117   

N Class

     59        30        8        1,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Net Capital Shares Transactions

     11,569        38,655        20        2,117   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets

     12,807        40,934        75        2,542   

NET ASSETS

        

Beginning of Year

     40,934               2,542          
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Year

   $   53,741      $   40,934      $   2,617      $   2,542   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed Net Investment Income

   $ 784      $ 198      $ 14      $ 2   

 

 

 

(1) For the period July 1, 2013 (Commencement of Operations) through October 31, 2013.
(2) For the period November 1, 2012 (Commencement of Operations) through October 31, 2013.
(3) Amount rounds to less than $1.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     TCW
International Small Cap
Fund
 
     Year Ended
October 31,
2014
    Year Ended
October 31,
2013
 
     Dollar Amounts in Thousands  

OPERATIONS

    

Net Investment Income (Loss)

   $ 29      $ (60

Net Realized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     3,478        2,502   

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (3,996     3,312   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (489     5,754   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

    

Distributions from Net Investment Income:

    

I Class

     (191     (932

N Class

     (75     (636
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions to Shareholders

     (266     (1,568
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

    

I Class

       (3,942     3,293   

N Class

     (2,193       (1,435
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Net Capital Shares Transactions

     (6,135     1,858   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     (6,890     6,044   

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of Year

     36,113        30,069   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Year

   $ 29,223      $ 36,113   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss)

   $ (41   $ 101   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

October 31, 2014

 

Note 1 — Organization

 

TCW Funds, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the “1940 Act”), that currently offers 20 no-load mutual funds (the “Funds”). TCW Investment Management Company (the “Advisor”) is the investment advisor to and an affiliated of the Funds and is registered under the Investment Advisors Act of 1940. Each Fund has distinct investment objectives. The following are the objectives for the 5 International Funds that are covered in this report:

 

TCW Fund

 

Investment Objective

Diversified Fixed Income Fund  
TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund   Seeks high total return from current income and capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets in debt securities issued or guaranteed by companies, financial institutions and government entities in emerging market countries.
Non-Diversified Fixed Income Fund  

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency

Income Fund

  Seeks high total return from current income and capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets in debt securities issued or guaranteed by non-financial companies, financial institutions and government entities in emerging market countries denominated in the local currencies of the issuer.
Diversified International Equity Fund  
TCW International Small Cap Fund   Seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity securities of small capitalization companies that are generally domiciled outside the United States.
Non-Diversified International Equity Fund  
TCW International Growth Fund   Seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity securities of companies across all market capitalizations that are generally domiciled outside the United States or whose primary business operations are outside the United States.
Non-Diversified Balanced Fund  

TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset

Opportunities Fund

  Seeks current income and long term capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of net assets in debt and equity securities issued or guaranteed by companies, financial institutions and government entities in emerging market countries.

 

All Funds offer two classes of shares: I Class and N Class. The classes are substantially the same except that the N Class shares are subject to a distribution fee (see Note 6).

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

 

Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies

 

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies, which are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and which are consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements.

 

Principles of Accounting:    The Funds use the accrual method of accounting for financial reporting purposes. Each Fund is considered an investment company under the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) No. 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies.

 

Net Asset Value:    The Net Asset Value of each Class of a Fund is determined by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to each class by the number of shares issued and outstanding of that Class on each business day as of 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

 

Security Valuations:    Securities listed or traded on the New York and other stock exchanges are valued at the latest sale price on that exchange. Securities traded on the NASDAQ stock market are valued using official closing prices as reported by NASDAQ. All other securities for which over-the-counter (“OTC”) market quotations are readily available including short-term securities are valued with prices furnished by independent pricing services or by broker dealers.

 

The Company has adopted, after the approval by the Company’s Board of Directors, a fair valuation methodology for foreign equity securities (exclusive of certain Latin American and Canadian equity securities). This methodology is designed to address the effect of movements in the U.S. market on the securities traded on foreign exchanges that had been closed for a period of time due to time zone difference. The utilization of the fair value model may result in the adjustment of prices taking into account fluctuations in the U.S. market. The fair value model is utilized each trading day and not dependent on certain thresholds or triggers.

 

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available, including circumstances under which the prices received are not reflective of a security’s market value, are fair valued in good faith by the Advisor under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors.

 

Fair value is defined as the price that a fund would receive upon selling an investment in a timely transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures under the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), the Funds disclose investments in a three-tier hierarchy. This hierarchy is utilized to establish classification of fair value inputs for disclosure purposes. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad Levels listed below.

 

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

Level 1 —

   quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 —

   other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

Level 3 —

   significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned Level within the hierarchy. The inputs or methodology used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and consideration of factors specific to each security.

 

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.

 

In periods of market dislocation, the observability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many instruments. This condition, as well as changes related to liquidity of investments, could cause a security to be reclassified between Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3.

 

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

 

Fair Value Measurements:    A description of the valuation techniques applied to the Funds’ major categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis follows:

 

Corporate bonds.    The fair value of corporate bonds is estimated using recently executed transactions, market price quotations (where observable), bond spreads, or credit default swap spreads adjusted for any basis difference between cash and derivative instruments. Corporate bonds are generally categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; in instances where key inputs are unobservable, they are categorized in Level 3 of the hierarchy.

 

Credit default swaps.    Credit default swaps are fair valued using pricing models that take into account among other factors, index spread curves, nominal values, modified duration values and cash flows. To the extent that these inputs are observable and timely, the fair values of credit default swaps would be categorized in Level 2; otherwise, the fair values would be categorized in Level 3.

 

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Equity securities.    Securities are generally valued based on quoted prices from the applicable exchange. To the extent these securities are actively traded, valuation adjustments are not applied and they are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Restricted securities issued by publicly held companies are generally categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; if a discount is applied and insignificant, they are categorized in Level 3. Restricted securities held in non-public entities are included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because they trade infrequently, and therefore, the inputs are unobservable. Certain foreign securities which are fair valued using a pricing service that considers the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign security to the intraday trading in the U.S. markets are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Futures contracts.    Futures contracts are generally valued at the settlement price established at the close of business each day by the exchange on which they are traded. The value of each of the Funds’ futures contracts is marked daily and an appropriate payable or receivable for the change in value (“variation margin”) is recorded by the Funds. As such they are categorized in Level 1.

 

Options contracts.    Exchange listed option contracts traded on securities exchanges are fair valued using quoted prices from the applicable exchange; as such, they are categorized in Level 1. Option contracts traded over-the-counter (OTC) are fair valued based on pricing models and incorporate various inputs such as interest rate, credit spreads, currency exchange rates and volatility measurements for in-the-money, at-the-money, and out-of-money contracts on a given strike price. To the extent that these inputs are observable and timely, the fair value of OTC option contracts would be categorized in Level 2; otherwise, the fair values would be categorized in Level 3.

 

Participation Notes.    Participation Notes are fair valued based on underlying equity security valuations. Valuation of underlying equity securities is derived from the market exchange or quotations from dealers. Participation Notes are generally categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; in instances where key inputs are unobservable, they are categorized in Level 3.

 

Restricted securities.    Restricted securities, including illiquid Rule 144A securities, issued by non-public entities are included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because they trade infrequently, and therefore, the inputs are unobservable. Any other restricted securities valued similar to publicly traded securities may be categorized in Level 2 or 3 of the fair value hierarchy depending on whether a discount is applied and significant to the fair value.

 

Short-term investments.    Short-term investments are valued using market price quotations, and are reflected in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Warrants.    Warrants are generally valued based on quoted prices from the applicable exchange. They are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

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Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2014, in valuing the TCW Funds:

 

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

 

Description

   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
    Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Total  

Fixed Income Securities

         

Agriculture

   $      $ 8,409,400      $       $ 8,409,400   

Airlines

            88,358,720                88,358,720   

Banks

            784,102,391                784,102,391   

Building Materials

            170,917,275                170,917,275   

Chemicals

            107,727,870                107,727,870   

Diversified Financial Services

            323,710,340                323,710,340   

Electric

            154,453,410                154,453,410   

Engineering & Construction

            119,820,059                119,820,059   

Foreign Government Bonds

            1,944,526,096                1,944,526,096   

Gas

            118,618,100                118,618,100   

Government Regional/Local

            33,734,000                33,734,000   

Holding Companies — Diversified

            55,369,100                55,369,100   

Iron & Steel

            50,250,000                50,250,000   

Machinery-Diversified

            35,612,500                35,612,500   

Mining

            18,909,617                18,909,617   

Oil & Gas

            957,224,423                957,224,423   

Real Estate

            37,140,536                37,140,536   

Retail

            19,597,500                19,597,500   

Transportation

            48,450,000                48,450,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Securities

            5,076,931,337                5,076,931,337   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Equity Securities

         

Diversified Financial Services

                       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Equity Securities

                       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Short-Term Investments**

        3,742,980        270,636,392                274,379,372   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

     3,742,980        5,347,567,729                5,351,310,709   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

         

Forward Currency Contracts

         

Foreign Currency Risk

            30,962,103                30,962,103   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 3,742,980      $   5,378,529,832      $       $   5,382,272,812   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

         

Forward Currency Contracts

         

Foreign Currency Risk

   $      $ (15,436,925   $       $ (15,436,925

Futures

         

Interest Rate Risk

     (3,454,099                    (3,454,099
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ (3,454,099   $ (15,436,925   $   —       $ (18,891,024
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Amount rounds to less than $1.
** See Schedule of Investments for corresponding industries.

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

 

Description

  Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
    Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
    Total  

Fixed Income Securities

       

Electric

  $      $ 5,736,336      $      $ 5,736,336   

Foreign Government Bonds

             216,666,630               216,666,630   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Securities

           222,402,966               222,402,966   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Short-Term Investments**

           4,434,130               4,434,130   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

           226,837,096               226,837,096   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

       

Forward Currency Contracts

       

Foreign Currency Risk

           3,024,345               3,024,345   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $      $ 229,861,441      $      $   229,861,441   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

       

Forward Currency Contracts

       

Foreign Currency Risk

  $      $ (1,888,068   $      $ (1,888,068
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $   —      $ (1,888,068   $   —      $ (1,888,068
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

** See Schedule of Investments for corresponding industries.

 

TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund

 

Description

   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
     Total  

Fixed Income Securities

           

Airlines

   $   —       $ 210,880       $   —       $ 210,880   

Banks

             4,153,806                 4,153,806   

Building Materials

             684,809                 684,809   

Chemicals

             420,180                 420,180   

Diversified Financial Services

             1,138,460                 1,138,460   

Electric

             230,500                 230,500   

Engineering & Construction

             388,445                 388,445   

Foreign Government Bonds

             6,779,101                 6,779,101   

Gas

             412,672                 412,672   

Government Regional/Local

             202,000                 202,000   

Investment Companies

             280,000                 280,000   

Iron & Steel

             201,000                 201,000   

Mining

             219,320                 219,320   

Miscellaneous Manufacturers

             254,375                 254,375   

Oil & Gas

             3,710,808                 3,710,808   

Real Estate

             493,353                 493,353   

Retail

             255,325                 255,325   

Transportation

             204,000                 204,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Securities

             20,239,034                 20,239,034   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Preferred Stock

           

Media

     37,415                         37,415   

Retail

     484,165                         484,165   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stock

     521,580                         521,580   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund (Continued)

 

Description

   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
     Total  

Common Stocks

           

Aerospace/Defense

   $ 177,744       $       $       $ 177,744   

Agriculture

             317,583                 317,583   

Airlines

     181,226         154,536                 335,762   

Auto Manufacturers

             455,898                 455,898   

Auto Parts & Equipment

             435,174                 435,174   

Banks

     783,407         3,825,954                 4,609,361   

Building Materials

     542,381                         542,381   

Commercial Services

             423,247                 423,247   

Computers

     680,953         217,233                 898,186   

Diversified Financial Services

             1,236,416                 1,236,416   

Electric

             365,648                 365,648   

Electrical Compo&Equip

             471,162                 471,162   

Energy-Alternate Sources

             203,223                 203,223   

Engineering & Construction

             319,226                 319,226   

Entertainment

             166,210                 166,210   

Environmental Control

             570,618                 570,618   

Food

     581,957                         581,957   

Healthcare-Products

             690,578                 690,578   

Home Furnishings

             139,950                 139,950   

Insurance

             1,138,243                 1,138,243   

Internet

     2,007,610         996,876                 3,004,486   

Machinery-Diversified

             237,502                 237,502   

Media

     404,768         979,386                 1,384,154   

Mining

     472,691         195,310                 668,001   

Miscellaneous Manufacturers

             255,822                 255,822   

Oil & Gas

     858,184         204,437                 1,062,621   

Oil & Gas Services

     361,500                         361,500   

Pharmaceuticals

     391,375         1,407,854                 1,799,229   

Real Estate

     343,795                         343,795   

Retail

             956,844                 956,844   

Semiconductors

     275,250         1,667,503                 1,942,753   

Telecommunications

     435,836         1,183,951                 1,619,787   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

     8,498,677         19,216,384                 27,715,061   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Participation Notes

           

Banks

             667,655                 667,655   

Food Service

             413,734                 413,734   

Healthcare-Services

             364,792                 364,792   

Real Estate

             416,092                 416,092   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Participation Notes

             1,862,273                 1,862,273   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Short-Term Investments*

             4,247,426                 4,247,426   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

     9,020,257         45,565,117                 54,585,374   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

           

Forward Currency Contracts

           

Foreign Currency Risk

             76,150                 76,150   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $   9,020,257       $   45,641,267       $   —       $ 54,661,524   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

 

Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

 

TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund (Continued)

 

Description

   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
     Total  

Liability Derivatives

          

Forward Currency Contracts

          

Foreign Currency Risk

   $       $ (35,642   $       $ (35,642
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $   —       $ (35,642   $   —       $ (35,642
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* See Schedule of Investments for corresponding industries.

 

TCW International Growth Fund

 

Description

   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
     Total  

Common Stock

           

Air Freight & Logistics

   $ 24,619       $       $       $ 24,619   

Auto Components

             34,286                 34,286   

Banks

     139,132         154,760                 293,892   

Capital Markets

     35,943         99,995                 135,938   

Chemicals

             31,956                 31,956   

Construction Materials

             41,416                 41,416   

Diversified Consumer Services

     37,430                         37,430   

Diversified Financial Services

     62,266         162,422                 224,688   

Electric Utilities

             59,182                 59,182   

Food & Staples Retailing

     33,500                         33,500   

Food Products

             37,530                 37,530   

Gas Utilities

             63,948                 63,948   

Health Care Providers & Services

             66,149                 66,149   

Health Care Technology

             33,442                 33,442   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     71,434         31,218                 102,652   

Industrial Conglomerates

             26,191                 26,191   

Insurance

             66,383                 66,383   

Internet Software & Services

     106,495         117,186                 223,681   

IT Services

             141,277                 141,277   

Life Sciences Tools & Services

             28,411                 28,411   

Machinery

             71,210                 71,210   

Media

             61,597                 61,597   

Metals & Mining

             90,179                 90,179   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

             35,221                 35,221   

Pharmaceuticals

     66,759         40,561           —         107,320   

Real Estate Management & Development

     24,020                         24,020   

Road & Rail

             39,458                 39,458   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

             31,216                 31,216   

Software

             83,700                 83,700   

Specialty Retail

             54,406                 54,406   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

             33,717                 33,717   

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance

             35,881                 35,881   

Transportation Infrastructure

     28,028         80,181                 108,209   

Wireless Telecommunication Services

             36,471                 36,471   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

     629,626         1,889,550                 2,519,176   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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TCW International Growth Fund (Continued)

 

Description

   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
     Total  

Preferred Stock

           

Media

   $ 2,326       $       $       $ 2,326   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stock

     2,326                         2,326   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Warrants

           

Industrial Conglomerates

     911                         911   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Warrants

     911                         911   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Short-Term Investments*

             30,703                 30,703   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

     632,863         1,920,253                 2,553,116   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

           

Forward Currency Contracts

           

Foreign Currency Risk

             20,349                 20,349   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $   632,863       $   1,940,602       $   —       $   2,573,465   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* See Schedule of Investments for corresponding industries.

 

TCW International Small Cap Fund

 

Description

   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
     Total  

Common Stock

           

Banks

   $       $ 1,803,260       $   —       $ 1,803,260   

Capital Markets

     509,194         629,149                 1,138,343   

Construction & Engineering

             1,100,067                 1,100,067   

Consumer Finance

     450,660         489,983                 940,643   

Diversified Consumer Services

     541,307                         541,307   

Diversified Financial Services

             1,928,381                 1,928,381   

Electric Utilities

             494,462                 494,462   

Electrical Equipment

             1,174,009                 1,174,009   

Food Products

             500,396                 500,396   

Health Care Providers & Services

             513,596                 513,596   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     1,005,474                         1,005,474   

Household Durables

             383,106                 383,106   

Internet Software & Services

     681,440         1,610,447                 2,291,887   

IT Services

             1,845,243                 1,845,243   

Machinery

             521,472                 521,472   

Metals & Mining

     1,223,509         651,116                 1,874,625   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     1,266,458         511,263                 1,777,721   

Paper & Forest Products

             276,891           —         276,891   

Pharmaceuticals

     485,820         599,197                 1,085,017   

Professional Services

             623,657                 623,657   

Real Estate Management & Development

     500,407         521,223                 1,021,630   

Road & Rail

     509,568                         509,568   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     458,957         478,423                 937,380   

Software

             1,318,409                 1,318,409   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     912,029         517,984                 1,430,013   

Wireless Telecommunication Services

             389,116                 389,116   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

     8,544,823         18,880,850                 27,425,673   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Description

   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
     Total  

Warrants

           

Industrial Conglomerates

   $ 15,195       $       $       $ 15,195   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     10,416                         10,416   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Warrants

     25,611                         25,611   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Short-Term Investments*

             234,605                 234,605   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

     8,570,434         19,115,455                 27,685,889   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

           

Forward Currency Contracts

           

Foreign Currency Risk

             168,848                 168,848   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $   8,570,434       $   19,284,303       $   —       $   27,854,737   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* See Schedule of Investments for corresponding industries.

 

The following table shows the transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy:

 

Fund

   Transfer out of Level 1*
and Transfer into Level 2
     Transfer out of Level 2*
and Transfer into Level 1
 

TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund

   $ 74,846       $ 238,689   

TCW International Growth Fund

     66,577           

TCW International Small Cap Fund

     1,650,334           

 

* The Funds recognize the transfer between the Levels as of the beginning of the year.

 

The transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy during the year ended October 31, 2014, were due to changes in valuation to/from the exchange closing price from/to the fair value price.

 

The Funds held no investments or other financial instruments at October 31, 2014 whose fair value was calculated using Level 3 inputs.

 

Security Transactions and Related Investment Income:    Security transactions are recorded as of the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are recorded on the basis of specific identification. Distributions received from real estate investment trust securities may include return of capital. Such distributions reduce the cost basis of the respective securities. Distributions, if any, in excess of the cost basis of the security are recognized as capital gain.

 

Foreign Currency Translation:    The books and records of each Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars as follows: (1) the market value of foreign securities, and other assets and liabilities stated in foreign currencies, are translated using the daily spot rate; and (2) purchases, sales, income and expenses are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The resultant exchange gains and losses are included in net realized or net unrealized gain (loss) in the Statements of Operations. Pursuant to U.S. federal income tax regulations, certain foreign exchange gains and losses included in realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in, or are a reduction of, ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

 

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Foreign Taxes:    The Funds may be subject to withholding taxes on income and capital gains imposed by certain countries in which they invest. The withholding tax on income is netted against the income accrued or received. Any reclaimable taxes are recorded as income. The withholding tax on realized or unrealized gain is recorded as a liability.

 

Derivative Instruments:    Derivatives are financial instruments whose values are based on the values of one or more indicators, such as a security, asset, currency, interest rate, or index. Derivative transactions can create investment leverage and may be highly volatile. It is possible that a derivative transaction will result in a loss greater than the principal amount invested. The Funds may not be able to close out a derivative transaction at a favorable time or price.

 

For the year ended October 31, 2014, the Funds had the following derivatives and transactions in derivatives, grouped in the following risk categories:

 

     Credit Risk     Foreign
Currency
Risk
    Interest
Rate
Risk
    Total  
TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund         

Statements of Asset and Liabilities:

        

Asset Derivatives

        

Forward Currency Contracts

   $      $ 30,962      $           —      $ 30,962   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Value

   $      $ 30,962      $      $ 30,962   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

        

Forward Currency Contracts

   $      $ (15,437   $      $ (15,437

Futures Contracts (1)

                   (3,454   $ (3,454
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Value

   $      $ (15,437   $ (3,454   $ (18,891
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Statement of Operations:

        

Realized Gain (Loss) on

        

Forward Currency Contracts

   $      $ 18,933      $      $ 18,933   

Futures Contracts

                   (4,142     (4,142

Swap Agreements

     (6,483                   (6,483
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Realized Gain (Loss)

   $ (6,483   $ 18,933      $ (4,142   $ 8,308   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

        

Forward Currency Contracts

   $      $ 17,413      $      $ 17,413   

Futures Contracts

                   (3,454     (3,454

Swap Agreements

     5,515                      5,515   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

   $ 5,515      $ 17,413      $ (3,454   $ 19,474   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Notional Amounts or Shares/Units (4)

        

Forward Currency Contracts

   $      $   958,590,484      $      $   958,590,484   

Futures Contracts

                   3,414        3,414   

Swap Agreements

   $   71,428,571      $      $      $ 71,428,571   

 

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     Foreign
Currency
Risk
    Total  
TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund     

Statements of Asset and Liabilities:

    

Asset Derivatives

    

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ 3,024      $ 3,024   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Value

   $ 3,024      $ 3,024   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

    

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ (1,888   $ (1,888
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Value

   $ (1,888   $ (1,888
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Statement of Operations:

    

Realized Gain on

    

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ 3,185      $ 3,185   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Realized Gain

   $ 3,185      $ 3,185   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation on:

    

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ 1,269      $ 1,269   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Change in Unrealized Appreciation

   $ 1,269      $ 1,269   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Notional Amounts or Shares/Units (4)

    

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ 157,212,105      $ 157,212,105  
TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund     

Statements of Asset and Liabilities:

    

Asset Derivatives

    

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ 76      $ 76   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Value

   $ 76      $ 76   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

    

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ (36   $ (36
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Value

   $ (36   $ (36
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Statement of Operations:

    

Realized Gain on

    

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ 64      $ 64   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Realized Gain

   $ 64      $ 64   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation on:

    

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ 16      $ 16   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Change in Unrealized Appreciation

   $ 16      $ 16   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Notional Amounts or Shares/Units (4)

    

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ 1,955,010      $ 1,955,010   

 

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     Equity
Risk
     Foreign
Currency
Risk
    Total  
TCW International Growth Fund        

Statements of Asset and Liabilities:

       

Forward Currency Contracts

   $       $ 20      $ 20   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Value

   $       $ 20      $ 20   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Statement of Operations:

       

Realized Gain on:

       

Investments (2)

   $ 5       $ 30      $ 35   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Realized Gain

   $ 5       $ 30      $ 35   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

       

Investments (3)

   $       $ (6   $ (6

Forward Currency Contracts

             20        20   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Change in Unrealized Depreciation

   $       $ 14      $ 14   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Notional Amounts or Shares/Units (4)

       

Forward Currency Contracts

   $       $ 630,000      $ 630,000   

Purchased Options

     867         11,667        12,534   
TCW International Small Cap Fund        

Statements of Asset and Liabilities:

       

Forward Currency Contracts

   $       $ 169      $ 169   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Value

   $       $ 169      $ 169   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Statement of Operations:

       

Realized Gain on:

       

Investments (2)

   $ 27       $ 460      $ 487   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Realized Gain

   $ 27       $ 460      $ 487   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Depreciation on:

       

Investments (3)

   $       $ (107   $ (107

Forward Currency Contracts

             169        169   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Change in Unrealized Depreciation

   $       $ 62      $ 62   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Notional Amounts or Shares/Units (4)

       

Forward Currency Contracts

   $       $   4,950,000      $   4,950,000   

Purchased Options

       7,533         266,667        274,200   

 

(1) Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only variation margin on October 31, 2014 is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(2) Represents realized gain for purchased options.
(3) Represents change in unrealized depreciation for purchased options during the period.
(4) Amount disclosed represent average number of contracts or notional amounts, which are representative of the volume traded for the year ended October 31, 2014.

 

Counterparty Credit Risk:    A derivative contract may result in a mark to market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.

 

The Funds’ risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Funds.

 

With exchange traded futures and centrally cleared swaps, there is less counterparty credit risk to the Funds since the exchange or clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, the credit risk

 

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is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. While offset rights may exist under applicable law, the Funds do not have a contractual right of offset against a clearing broker or clearinghouse in the event of a default (including the bankruptcy or insolvency) of the clearing broker or clearinghouse. Additionally, credit risk exists in exchange traded futures and centrally cleared swaps with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a clearing broker’s customer accounts. While clearing brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a clearing broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the clearing broker for all its clients, typically the shortfall would be allocated on a pro rata basis across all the clearing broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Funds. In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Funds mitigate their counterparty risk, the Funds may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with their derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Funds and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Funds may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events. In addition, certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties to OTC derivatives to terminate derivative contracts prior to maturity in the event a Fund’s net assets declines by a stated percentage or fails to meet the terms of its ISDA Master Agreements, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty.

 

Collateral requirements:    For derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the mark to market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any collateral pledged or received by a Fund.

 

Cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of a Fund is reported separately on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Non-cash collateral pledged by a Fund, if any, is noted in the Schedule of Investments. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold typically $250,000 or $500,000, before a transfer is required, which is determined at the close of each business day and the collateral is transferred on the next business day. To the extent amounts due to a Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty non-performance. The Funds attempt to mitigate counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that the Advisor believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. For financial reporting purposes, the Funds do not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The Funds have implemented the disclosure requirements pursuant to FASB ASU No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities that requires disclosures to make financial statements that are prepared under U.S. GAAP more comparable to those prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards.

 

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Repurchase Agreements:    The Funds may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRA”). The MRA permits a Fund, under certain circumstances including an event of default (such as bankruptcy or insolvency), to offset payables and/or receivables under the MRA with collateral held and/or posted to the counterparty and create one single net payment due to or from each Fund. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against such a right of offset in the event of a MRA counterparty’s bankruptcy or insolvency. Pursuant to the terms of the MRA, the Funds receive securities as collateral with a market value in excess of the repurchase price to be received by the Funds upon the maturity of the repurchase transaction. Upon a bankruptcy or insolvency of the MRA counterparty, the Funds recognize a liability with respect to such excess collateral to reflect the Funds obligation under bankruptcy law to return the excess to the counterparty. Repurchase agreements outstanding at the end of the period are listed in the Funds’ Schedule of Investments.

 

The following table presents the Funds’ OTC derivative assets and liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under an ISDA Master agreement or Master Repurchase Agreement and net of the related collateral received by the Funds as of October 31, 2014 (in thousands):

 

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund   

Counterparty

   Gross Assets
Subject to
Master
Agreements
     Gross
Liabilities
Subject to
Master
Agreements
     Net Assets
(Liabilities)
Subject to
Master
Agreements
     Collateral
Pledged
(Received)
    Net Amount (1)  

Bank of America (Derivatives)

   $ 30,962       $ (15,437    $ 15,525       $ (10,560   $ 4,965   

State Street Bank & Trust Company (Repurchase Agreement)

     270,636                 270,636         (270,636 (2)        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $   301,598       $   (15,437)       $   286,161       $   (281,196)      $   4,965   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Represents the net amount receivable (payable) from (to) the counterparty in the event of default.
(2) Collateral with a value of $276,051 has been received in connection with a master repurchase agreement. Excess collateral received from the individual master repurchase agreement is not shown for financial reporting purposes.

 

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund   

Counterparty

   Gross Assets
Subject to
Master
Agreements
     Gross
Liabilities
Subject to
Master
Agreements
    Net Assets
(Liabilities)
Subject to
Master
Agreements
     Collateral
Pledged
(Received)
    Net Amount (1)  

Bank of America (Derivatives)

   $ 3,024       $ (1,888   $ 1,136       $ (590   $ 546   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $   3,024       $   (1,888)      $   1,136       $   (590)      $   546   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Represents the net amount receivable (payable) from (to) the counterparty in the event of default.

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund   

Counterparty

   Gross Assets
Subject to
Master
Agreements
     Gross
Liabilities
Subject to
Master
Agreements
    Net Assets
(Liabilities)
Subject to
Master
Agreements
     Collateral
Pledged
(Received)
    Net Amount (1)  

Bank of America (Derivatives)

   $ 76       $ (36   $ 40       $      $ 40   

State Street Bank & Trust Company (Repurchase Agreement)

     4,171                4,171         (4,171 (2)        
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $   4,247       $   (36)      $   4,211       $   (4,171)      $   40   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Represents the net amount receivable (payable) from (to) the counterparty in the event of default.
(2) Collateral with a value of $4,255 has been received in connection with a master repurchase agreement. Excess collateral received from the individual master repurchase agreement is not shown for financial reporting purposes.

 

TCW International Growth Fund   

Counterparty

   Gross Assets
Subject to
Master
Agreements
     Gross
Liabilities
Subject to
Master
Agreements
     Net Assets
(Liabilities)
Subject to
Master
Agreements
     Collateral
Pledged
(Received)
    Net Amount (1)  

Bank of America (Derivatives)

   $ 20       $       $ 20       $      $ 20   

State Street Bank & Trust Company (Repurchase Agreement)

     31                 31         (31 (2)        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $   51       $   —       $   51       $   (31)      $   20   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Represents the net amount receivable (payable) from (to) the counterparty in the event of default.
(2) Collateral with a value of $33 has been received in connection with a master repurchase agreement. Excess collateral received from the individual master repurchase agreement is not shown for financial reporting purposes.

 

TCW International Small Cap Fund   

Counterparty

   Gross Assets
Subject to
Master
Agreements
     Gross
Liabilities
Subject to
Master
Agreements
     Net Assets
(Liabilities)
Subject to
Master
Agreements
     Collateral
Pledged
(Received)
    Net Amount (1)  

Bank of America (Derivatives)

   $ 169       $       $ 169       $      $ 169   

State Street Bank & Trust Company (Repurchase Agreement)

     235                 235         (235 (2)        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $   404       $   —       $   404       $   (235)      $   169   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Represents the net amount receivable (payable) from (to) the counterparty in the event of default.
(2) Collateral with a value of $241 has been received in connection with a master repurchase agreement. Excess collateral received from the individual master repurchase agreement is not shown for financial reporting purposes.

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts:    The Funds may enter into forward foreign currency contracts as a hedge against fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. Forward foreign currency contracts are marked-to market daily and the change in market value is recorded by each Fund as an unrealized gain or loss in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. When the contract is closed or delivery is taken, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the

 

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value of the foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. Forward foreign currency contracts outstanding at October 31, 2014 are listed in each of the Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

 

Future Contracts:    The Funds may enter into futures contracts. A Fund may seek to manage a variety of different risks through the use of futures contracts, such as interest rate risk, equity price risk, and currency risk. A Fund may use index futures to hedge against broad market risks to its portfolio or to gain broad market exposure when it holds uninvested cash or as an inexpensive substitute for cash investments directly in securities or other assets. Securities index futures contracts are contracts to buy or sell units of a securities index at a specified future date at a price agreed upon when the contract is made and are settled in cash. Positions in futures may be closed out only on an exchange or board of trade which provides a secondary market for such futures. Because futures contracts are exchange-traded, they typically have minimal exposure to counterparty risk. Parties to a futures contract are not required to post the entire notional amount of the contract, but rather a small percentage of that amount (by way of margin), both at the time they enter into futures transactions, and then on a daily basis if their positions decline in value; as a result, futures contracts are highly leveraged. Such payments are known as variation margin and are recorded by each Fund as unrealized gains or losses. Because futures markets are highly leveraged, they can be extremely volatile, and there can be no assurance that the pricing of a futures contract will correlate precisely with the pricing of the asset or index underlying it or the asset or liability of a Fund that is the subject of the hedge. It may not always be possible for a Fund to enter into a closing transaction with respect to a futures contract it has entered into, at a favorable time or price. When a Fund enters into a futures transaction, it is subject to the risk that the value of the futures contract will move in a direction unfavorable to it.

 

When a Fund uses futures contracts for hedging purposes, it is likely that the Fund will have an asset or liability that will offset any loss (or gain) on the transactions, at least in part. When a futures contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. The TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund utilized futures to help manage daily liquidity as well as interest rate duration and credit market exposure. Futures contracts outstanding at October 31, 2014 are listed in the Schedules of Investments.

 

Options:    The Funds may purchase and sell put and call options on an index of securities to enhance investment performance and to protect against changes in market prices. The Funds may also enter into currency options to hedge against currency fluctuations.

 

A call option gives the holder the right to purchase, and obligates the writer to sell, a security at the strike price at any time before the expiration date. A Fund may purchase put options to protect portfolio holdings against a decline in market value of a security or securities held by it. A Fund may also purchase a put option hoping to profit from an anticipated decline in the value of the underlying security. If a Fund holds the security underlying the option, the option premium and any transaction costs will reduce any profit the Fund might have realized had it sold the underlying security instead of buying the put option. A Fund may purchase call options to hedge against an increase in the price of securities that the Fund ultimately wants to buy. A Fund may also purchase a call option as a long directional investment hoping to profit from an anticipated increase in the value of the underlying security. In order for a call option to be profitable, the market price of the underlying security must rise sufficiently above the exercise price to cover the premium and transaction costs. These costs will reduce any profit a Fund might have realized had it bought the underlying security at the time it purchased the call option.

 

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When a Fund purchases an option, it runs the risk that it will lose its entire investment in the option in a relatively short period of time, unless the Fund exercises the option or enters into a closing sale transaction before the option’s expiration. If the price of the underlying security does not rise (in the case of a call) or fall (in the case of a put) to an extent sufficient to cover the option premium and transaction costs, the Fund will lose part or all of its investment in the option. This contrasts with an investment by a Fund in the underlying security, since the Fund will not realize a loss if the security’s price does not change. Premiums paid for purchasing options that expire are treated as realized losses.

 

Options purchased or sold by a Fund may be traded on a securities or options exchange. Such options typically have minimal exposure to counterparty risk. However, an exchange or market may at times find it necessary to impose restrictions on particular types of options transactions, such as opening transactions. If an underlying security ceases to meet qualifications imposed by an exchange or the Options Clearing Corporation, new series of options on that security will no longer be opened to replace expiring series, and opening transactions in existing series may be prohibited.

 

OTC options are options not traded on exchanges or backed by clearinghouses. Rather, they are entered into directly between a Fund and the counterparty to the option. In the case of an OTC option purchased by a Fund, the value of the option to the Fund will depend on the willingness and ability of the option writer to perform its obligations to the Fund. In addition, OTC options may not be transferable and there may be little or no secondary market for them, so they may be considered illiquid. It may not be possible to enter into closing transactions with respect to OTC options or otherwise to terminate such options, and as a result a Fund may be required to remain obligated on an unfavorable OTC option until its expiration. The TCW International Growth Fund and the TCW International Small Cap Fund purchased S&P 500 Index Options during the year to hedge against the equity market decline given the expected increase in market volatility. However, there were no purchased option contracts outstanding at October 31, 2014.

 

Swap Agreements.    The Funds may enter into swap agreements. Swap agreements are typically two-party contracts entered into primarily by institutional investors. In a standard “swap” transaction, two parties agree to exchange the returns (or differentials in rates of return) earned or realized on particular predetermined investments or instruments, which may be adjusted for an interest factor. The gross returns to be exchanged or “swapped” between the parties are generally calculated with respect to a “notional amount” (i.e., the return on or increase in value of a particular dollar amount invested at a particular interest rate or in a “basket” of securities representing a particular index).

 

A Fund may enter into total return swaps. In a total return swap, one party typically agrees to pay to the other a short-term interest rate in return for a payment at one or more times in the future based on the increase in the value of an underlying security or other asset, or index of securities or assets; if the underlying security, asset, or index declines in value, the party that pays the short-term interest rate must also pay to its counterparty a payment based on the amount of the decline. A Fund may take either side of such a swap, and so may take a long or short position in the underlying security, asset, or index. A Fund may enter into a total return swap to hedge against an exposure in its portfolio — such as interest rate risk (including to adjust the duration or credit quality of a Fund’s bond portfolio), equity risk, or credit risk — or generally to put cash to work efficiently in the markets in anticipation of, or as a replacement for, cash investments. A Fund may also enter into a total return swap to gain exposure to securities or markets in which it might not be able to invest directly (in so-called market access transactions). A Fund may enter into enter into an interest rate swap agreement. Interest rate swaps are agreements in which one party pays

 

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a floating rate of interest on a notional principal amount and receives a fixed rate of interest on the same notional principal amount for a specified period of time. Alternatively, a party may pay a fixed rate and receive a floating rate. In more complex swaps, the notional principal amount may decline (or amortize) over time. The Fund’s maximum risk of loss due to counterparty default is the discounted net asset value of the cash flows paid to/received from the counterparty over the interest rate swap’s remaining life.

 

A Fund may enter into credit default swap transactions as a “buyer” or “seller” of credit protection. In a credit default swap, one party provides what is in effect insurance against a default or other adverse credit event affecting an issuer of debt securities (typically referred to as a “reference entity”). In general, the buyer of credit protection is obligated to pay the protection seller an upfront amount or a periodic stream of payments over the term of the swap. If a “credit event” occurs, the buyer has the right to deliver to the seller bonds or other obligations of the reference entity (with a value up to the full notional value of the swap), and to receive a payment equal to the par value of the bonds or other obligations. Credit events that would trigger a request that the seller make payment are specific to each credit default swap agreement, but generally include bankruptcy, failure to pay, restructuring, obligation acceleration, obligation default, or repudiation/moratorium. When a Fund buys protection, it may or may not own securities of the reference entity. When a Fund sells protection under a credit default swap, the position may have the effect of creating leverage in the Fund’s portfolio through the Fund’s indirect long exposure to the issuer or securities on which the swap is written. When a Fund sells protection, it may do so either to earn additional income or to create such a “synthetic” long position.

 

Whenever a Fund enters into a swap agreement, it takes on counterparty risk — the risk that its counterparty will be unable or unwilling to meet its obligations under the swap agreement. A Fund also takes the risk that the market will move against its position in the swap agreement. In the case of a total return swap, the swap will change in value depending on the change in value of the asset or index on which the swap is written. When a Fund enters into any type of swap for hedging purposes, it is likely that the Fund will have an asset or liability that will offset any loss (or gain) on the swap, at least in part. Swap agreements may be non-transferable or otherwise highly illiquid, and a Fund may not be able to terminate or transfer a swap agreement at any particular time or at an acceptable price.

 

During the term of a swap transaction, changes in the value of the swap are recognized as unrealized gains or losses by marking to market to reflect the market value of the swap. When the swap is terminated, a Fund will record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference, if any, between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction and the Fund’s basis in the agreement. Upfront swap premium payments paid or received by a Fund, if any, are recorded within the value of the open swap agreement on the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities and represent payments paid or received upon entering into the swap agreement to compensate for differences between stated terms of the swap agreement and prevailing market conditions (credit spreads, currency exchange rates, and other relevant factors). These upfront payments are recorded as realized gain or loss on the Fund’s Statement of Operations upon termination or maturity of the swap agreement.

 

During the term of a swap transaction, the periodic net payments can be made for a set period of time or may be triggered by a predetermined credit event. The net periodic payments may be based on a fixed or variable interest rate, the change in market value of a specified security, basket of securities or index, or the return generated by a security. These periodic payments received or made by the Funds are recorded as realized gains and losses, respectively. During the year ended October 31, 2014, the TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund utilized credit default swaps to manage daily liquidity as well as interest rate duration and/or credit market exposures. However, there were no swap agreements outstanding at October 31, 2014.

 

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When-Issued, Delayed-Delivery, and Forward Commitment Transactions:    The Funds may enter into when-issued, delayed-delivery, or forward commitment transactions in order to lock in the purchase price of the underlying security or to adjust the interest rate exposure of each Fund’s existing portfolio. In when-issued, delayed-delivery, or forward commitment transactions, a Fund commits to purchase or sell particular securities, with payment and delivery to take place at a future date. Although the Fund does not pay for the securities or start earning interest on them until they are delivered, it immediately assumes the risks of ownership, including the risk of price fluctuation. If a Fund’s counterparty fails to deliver a security purchased on a when-issued, delayed-delivery, or forward commitment basis, there may be a loss, and that the Fund may have missed an opportunity to make an alternative investment.

 

Prior to settlement of these transactions, the value of the subject securities will fluctuate, reflecting interest rate changes. In addition, because a Fund is not required to pay for when-issued, delayed-delivery, or forward commitment securities until the delivery date, they may result in a form of leverage to the extent the Fund does not maintain liquid assets equal to the face amount of the contract. To guard against this deemed leverage, the Funds segregate cash and/or securities in an amount or value at least equal to the amount of these transactions.

 

Participation Notes:    The Funds may invest in participation notes of equity-linked instruments (collectively, participation notes), through which a counterparty provides exposure to common stock, in the form of an unsecured interest, in markets where direct investment by a Fund is not possible. Participation notes provide the economic benefit of common stock ownership to a Fund, while legal ownership and voting rights are retained by the counterparty. Although participation notes are usually structured with a defined maturity or termination date, early redemption may be possible. Risks associated with participation notes include the possible failure of counterparty to perform in accordance with the terms of the agreement, inability to transfer or liquidate the notes, potential delays or an inability to redeem before maturity under certain market conditions, and limited legal recourse against the issuer of the underlying common stock. The TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund held participation notes as of October 31, 2014, which are listed on the Schedule of Investments.

 

Security Lending:    The Funds may lend their securities to qualified brokers. The loans must be collateralized at all times primarily with cash although the Funds can accept money market instruments or U.S. Government securities with a market value at least equal to the market value of the securities on loan. As with any extensions of credit, the Funds may bear the risk of delay in recovery or even loss of rights in the collateral if the borrowers of the securities fail financially. The Funds earn additional income for lending their securities by investing the cash collateral in short-term investments. The Funds did not lend any securities during the year ended October 31, 2014.

 

Allocation of Operating Activity for Multiple Classes:    Investment income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated among the classes of shares of the Funds based on the relative net assets of each class. Distribution fees, which are directly attributable to a class of shares, are charged to the operations of the class. All other expenses are charged to each Fund or class as incurred on a specific identification basis. Differences in class specific fees and expenses will result in differences in net investment income, and therefore, the payment of dividends may differ between classes.

 

Dividends and Distributions:    Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund and the TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund declare and pay, or reinvest, dividends from net investment income monthly. The other Funds

 

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declare and pay, or reinvest, dividends from net investment income annually. Distribution of any net long term and net short-term capital gains earned by a fund will be distributed at least annually.

 

Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments for foreign currency transactions, market discount and premium, losses deferred due to wash sales, excise tax regulations and employing equalization in determining amounts to be distributed to fund shareholders. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications between paid-in capital, undistributed net investment income (loss), and/or undistributed accumulated realized gain (loss). Undistributed net investment income or loss may include temporary book and tax basis differences which will reverse in a subsequent period. Any taxable income or capital gain remaining at fiscal year end is distributed in the following year.

 

Use of Estimates:    The preparation of the accompanying financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

 

Note 3 — Risk Considerations

 

Market Risk:    The Funds’ investments will fluctuate with market conditions, so will the value of your investment in the Funds. You could lose money on your investment in the Funds or the Funds could underperform other investments.

 

Liquidity Risk:    The Funds’ investments in illiquid securities may reduce the returns of the Funds because they may not be able to sell the illiquid securities at an advantageous time or price. Investments in high yield securities, foreign securities, derivatives or other securities with substantial market and/or credit risk tend to have the greatest exposure to liquidity risk. Certain investments in private placements and Rule 144A securities may be considered illiquid investments. The Funds may invest in private placements and Rule 144A securities.

 

Interest Rate Risk:    The values of the Funds’ investments fluctuate in response to movements in interest rates. If rates rise, the values of debt securities generally fall. The longer the average duration of a Fund’s investment portfolio, the greater the change in value.

 

Derivatives Risk:    Use of derivatives, which at times is an important part of the Funds’ investment strategy, involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. Investments in derivatives could cause the Funds to lose more than the principal amount invested. Also, suitable derivative transactions may not be available in all circumstances and there can be no assurance that the Funds will engage in these transactions to reduce exposure to other risks when that would be beneficial.

 

Credit Risk:    The values of any of the Funds’ investments may also decline in response to events affecting the issuer or its credit rating. The lower rated debt securities in which a Fund may invest are considered speculative and are subject to greater volatility and risk of loss than investment-grade securities, particularly in deteriorating economic conditions.

 

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Counterparty Risk:    The Funds may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Funds have unsettled or open transactions may default. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Funds to credit and counterparty risks, consist principally of investments and cash due from counterparties. The exposure to credit and counterparty risks with respect to these financial assets is reflected in fair value recorded in the Funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Foreign Currency Risk:    The Funds may be exposed to the risk that the value of the Funds’ investments denominated in foreign currencies will decline in value because the foreign currency has declined in value relative to the U.S. dollar.

 

Foreign Investing Risk:    The Funds may be exposed to the risk that the Funds share prices will fluctuate with market conditions, currency exchange rates and the economic and political climates in countries where the Funds invest.

 

For complete information on the various risks involved, please refer to the Funds’ prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information which can be obtained on the Funds’ website (www.tcw.com) or by calling the customer service.

 

Note 4 — Federal Income Taxes

 

It is the policy of each Fund to comply with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its net taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.

 

For the year ended October 31, 2014, the Funds below realized on a tax basis, the following net realized loss on security transactions (amounts in thousands).

 

     Net Realized Loss  
     2014      2013  

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

   $   120,822       $   157,178   

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

     10,475         8,434   

TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund

     77         114   

 

At October 31, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

     Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
     Undistributed
Long-Term
Gain
     Total
Distributable
Earnings
 

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

   $   7,943       $       $   7,943   

TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund

     825                 825   

TCW International Growth Fund

     200           133         333   

TCW International Small Cap Fund

     168                 168   

 

At the end of the previous fiscal year October 31, 2013, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

     Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
     Undistributed
Long-Term
Gain
     Total
Distributable
Earnings
 

TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund

   $   223       $   —       $   223   

TCW International Growth Fund

     22                 22   

TCW International Small Cap Fund

     249                 249   

 

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Permanent differences incurred during the year ended October 31, 2014, resulting from differences in book and tax accounting, have been reclassified at year-end between undistributed net investment income (loss), undistributed (accumulated) net realized gain (loss) and paid-in capital as follows, with no impact to the net asset value per share (amounts in thousands):

 

     Undistributed
Net Investment
Income (Loss)
    Undistributed
Accumulated
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Paid-in
Capital
 

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

   $ (38,885   $   38,885      $        —   

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

     (14,504     21,789        (7,285

TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund

     (83     83          

TCW International Growth Fund

               10        (10       

TCW International Small Cap Fund

     95        (95       

 

During the year ended October 31, 2014, the tax character of distributions paid was as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

     Ordinary
Income
     Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Return of
Capital
     Total
Distributions
 

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

   $   253,673       $   —       $       $   253,673   

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

                       3,415         3,415   

TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund

     296                         296   

TCW International Growth Fund

     23                         23   

TCW International Small Cap Fund

     266                         266   

 

For the previous fiscal year ended October 31, 2013, the tax character of distributions paid was as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

     Ordinary
Income
     Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Return of
Capital
     Total
Distributions
 

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

   $   449,984       $   —       $   56,583       $   506,567   

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

     1,379                 9,858         11,237   

TCW International Small Cap Fund

     1,568                         1,568   

 

At October 31, 2014, net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments for federal income tax purposes was as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
(Depreciation)
    Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Cost of
Investments for
Federal Income
Tax Purposes
 

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

  $   115,104      $   (146,157   $   (31,053   $   5,382,364   

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

    649        (12,611     (11,962     238,799   

TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund

    4,152        (1,184     2,968        51,617   

TCW International Growth Fund

    225        (62     163        2,390   

TCW International Small Cap Fund

    3,072        (3,380     (308     27,994   

 

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Funds will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses. There were no capital losses carryforward by the Funds that were incurred prior to December 22, 2010.

 

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The following Funds had net realized losses that will be carried forward indefinitely for federal income tax purposes (amounts in thousands):

 

      Short-Term
Capital
Losses
     Long-Term
Capital
Losses
     Total  

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

   $   196,332       $   81,668       $   278,000   

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

     15,255         3,718         18,973   

TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund

     191                 191   

TCW International Small Cap Fund

     972         637         1,609   

 

The Funds did not have any unrecognized tax benefits at October 31, 2014, nor were there any increases or decreases in unrecognized tax benefits for the year ended October 31, 2014. The Funds are subject to examination by the U.S. federal and state tax authorities for returns filed for the prior three and four fiscal years, respectively.

 

Note 5 Fund Management Fees and Other Expenses

 

The Funds pay to the Advisor, as compensation for services rendered, facilities furnished and expenses borne by it, the following annual management fees as a percentage of daily net asset value:

 

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

     0.75%   

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

     0.75%   

TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund

     0.95%   

TCW International Growth Fund

     0.85%   

TCW International Small Cap Fund

     0.75%   

 

In addition to the management fees, the Funds reimburse, with approval by the Company’s Board of Directors, the Advisor’s costs associated in support of the Funds’ Rule 38a-1 compliance obligations. These amounts are allocated to each Fund based on management fees paid and are included in the Statements of Operations.

 

The Advisor limits the operating expenses of the Funds not to exceed the following expense ratios relative to the Funds’ average daily net assets:

 

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

  

I Class

     1.17%  (1) 

N Class

     1.17%  (1) 

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

  

I Class

     0.99%  (2) 

N Class

     0.99%  (2) 

TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund

  

I Class

     1.23%  (2) 

N Class

     1.23%  (2) 

TCW International Growth Fund

  

I Class

     1.04%  (2) 

N Class

     1.34%  (2) 

TCW International Small Cap Fund

  

I Class

     1.44%  (2) 

N Class

     1.44%  (2) 

 

(1) Limitation is based on average expense ratio as reported by Lipper, Inc., which is subject to change on a monthly basis. This ratio was in effect as of October 31, 2014. These limitations are voluntary and terminable in a six months notice.
(2) These limitations are based on an agreement between the Advisor and Company for a one-year period.

 

The amount borne by the Advisor during the fiscal year when the operating expenses of a fund are in excess of the expense limitation cannot be recaptured in the subsequent fiscal years should the expenses drop below the expense limitation in the subsequent years. The Advisor can recapture expenses only within a given fiscal year for that year’s operating expenses.

 

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TCW Funds Distributors (“Distributor”), an affiliate of the Advisor and the Funds, serves as the nonexclusive distributor of each class of the Funds’ shares. The Funds have a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the N Class shares of each Fund. Under the terms of the plan, each Fund compensates the Distributor at a rate equal to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to its N Class shares for distribution and related services.

 

Note 7 — Purchases and Sales of Securities

 

Investment transactions (excluding short-term investments) for the year ended October 31, 2014, were as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

    Purchases
at Cost
    Sales or
Maturity
Proceeds
    U.S. Government
Purchases
at Cost
    U.S. Government
Sales or Maturity
Proceeds
 

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

  $   8,078,215      $   8,269,388      $   —      $   —   

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

    544,617        624,075                 

TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund

    78,250        68,025                 

TCW International Growth Fund

    8,155        8,229                 

TCW International Small Cap Fund

    81,329        88,721                 

 

Note 8 Capital Share Transactions

 

Transactions in each Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2014
     Year Ended
October 31, 2013
 
I Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
     Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     252,134,294       $ 2,166,670         384,305,377       $ 3,521,231   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     17,423,555         148,759         31,630,062         287,180   

Shares Redeemed

     (231,815,647)         (1,966,532)         (370,659,481)         (3,251,634)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase

     37,742,202       $ 348,897         45,275,958       $ 556,777   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
N Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
     Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     42,900,671       $ 470,506         110,406,749       $ 1,300,428   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     4,911,888         54,027         9,096,781         106,221   

Shares Redeemed

     (106,000,303)         (1,173,861)         (98,293,190)         (1,119,324)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease)

     (58,187,744)       $ (649,328)         21,210,340       $ 287,325   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2014
     Year Ended
October 31, 2013
 
I Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
     Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     12,890,363       $ 127,596         28,692,494       $ 304,434   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     219,510         2,119         583,123         6,156   

Shares Redeemed

     (18,096,617)         (175,884)         (17,455,335)         (174,755)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease)

     (4,986,744)       $ (46,169)         11,820,282       $ 135,835   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
N Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
     Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     5,636,002       $ 55,023         16,537,831       $ 177,177   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     123,381         1,188         418,722         4,419   

Shares Redeemed

     (11,271,492)         (111,035)         (14,265,517)         (143,725)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease)

     (5,512,109)       $ (54,824)         2,691,036       $ 37,871   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

 

Note 8 Capital Share Transactions (Continued)

 

TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2014
    July 1, 2013
(Commencement
of Operations)
through
October 31,2013
 
I Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     2,319,276       $ 24,870        1,126,075       $ 11,606   

Shares Issued in exchange for Securities Transferred

                    2,823,581         28,236   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     22,231         238                  

Shares Redeemed

     (1,278,816)         (13,598)        (119,927)         (1,217)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase

     1,062,691       $ 11,510        3,829,729       $ 38,625   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
N Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     11,784       $ 128        5,399       $ 56   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     24         —  (1)                

Shares Redeemed

     (6,554)         (69)        (2,478)         (26)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase

     5,254       $ 59        2,921       $ 30   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
TCW International Growth Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2014
    November 1, 2012
(Commencement
of Operations)
through
October 31,2013
 
I Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     1       $ —  (1)      111,836       $ 1,122   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     943         12                  

Shares Redeemed

                    (483)         (5)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase

     944       $ 12        111,353       $ 1,117   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
N Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

           $        100,000       $ 1,000   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     631         8                  

Shares Redeemed

                              
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase

     631       $ 8        100,000       $ 1,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
TCW International Small Cap Fund    Year Ended
October 31, 2014
    Year Ended
October 31, 2013
 
I Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     423,275       $ 3,948        1,085,301       $ 9,011   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     20,632         187        125,804         931   

Shares Redeemed

     (893,892)         (8,077)        (835,567)         (6,649)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease)

     (449,985)       $ (3,942)        375,538       $ 3,293   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
N Class    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
    Shares      Amount
(in thousands)
 

Shares Sold

     185,019       $ 1,742        287,239       $ 2,339   

Shares Issued upon Reinvestment of Dividends

     7,891         71        85,561         633   

Shares Redeemed

     (439,079)         (4,006)        (541,943)         (4,407)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Decrease

     (246,169)       $ (2,193)        (169,143)       $ (1,435)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Amount rounds to less than $1.

 

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October 31, 2014

 

Note 9 — Restricted Securities

 

 

The Funds are permitted to invest in securities that have legal or contractual restrictions on resale. Disposal of these securities may involve time consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. There were no restricted securities at October 31, 2014.

 

Note 10 — Indemnifications

 

Under the Company’s organizational documents, its Officers and Directors may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Company. In addition, the Company entered into an agreement with each of the Directors which provides that the Company will indemnify and hold harmless each Director against any expenses actually and reasonably incurred by any Director in any proceeding arising out of or in connection with the Director’s services to the Company, to the fullest extent permitted by the Company’s Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws, the Maryland General Corporation Law, the Securities Act of 1933, and the 1940 Act, each as now or hereinafter in force. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Company enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Company that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Company expects the risk of loss to be remote. The Company has not accrued any liability in connection with such indemnification.

 

Note 11 — Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

On June 7, 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-08, Financial Services — Investment Companies (Topic 946): Amendments to the Scope, Measurement, and Disclosure Requirements (“ASU 2013-08”). ASU No. 2013-08 sets forth a new approach for determining whether a public or private entity is an investment company and sets certain measurement and disclosure requirements for an investment company. ASU No. 2013-08 is effective in annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2013, and for interim periods within those annual reporting periods. Management has determined that as an investment company that is regulated under the 1940 Act, the Funds qualify as an investment company pursuant to FASB ASC No. 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies and meets the reporting requirement under the new pronouncement.

 

Note 12 — Subsequent Event

 

On December 1, 2014, the Company launched two new Funds called TCW High Dividend Equities Fund and TCW Global Real Estate Fund. The investment objective of the TCW High Dividend Equities Fund is to seek high total return from current income and capital appreciation. The Fund will invest at least 80% of the value of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in high yielding dividend securities listed on U.S. financial markets. The investment objective of the TCW Global Real Estate Fund is to seek to maximize total return from current income and long-term capital growth. The Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in equity securities of real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and real estate companies.

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2014     2013     2012     2011     2010  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 8.53      $ 9.30      $ 8.43      $ 8.84      $ 7.60   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

          

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.47        0.55        0.64        0.65        0.60   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (0.01     (0.59     0.75        (0.36     1.19   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.46        (0.04     1.39        0.29        1.79   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

          

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.42     (0.44     (0.52     (0.59     (0.54

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

            (0.22            (0.11     (0.01

Distributions from Return of Capital

            (0.07                     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.42     (0.73     (0.52     (0.70     (0.55
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 8.57      $ 8.53      $ 9.30      $ 8.43      $ 8.84   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     5.52     (0.68 )%      16.99     3.35     24.44

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

          

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   4,602,207      $   4,260,067      $   4,223,485      $   1,861,675      $   622,371   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

     0.85     0.83     0.84     0.87     0.92

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     5.44     6.09     7.24     7.49     7.22

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     165.55     150.21     174.98     137.87     172.75

 

 

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

 

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

 

     Year Ended October 31,  
      2014     2013     2012     2011     2010  

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 11.01      $ 11.93      $ 10.81      $ 11.31      $ 9.72   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

          

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.57        0.68        0.81        0.80        0.74   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (0.02     (0.76     0.93        (0.45     1.52   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.55        (0.08     1.74        0.35        2.26   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

          

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.51     (0.53     (0.62     (0.74     (0.66

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

            (0.22            (0.11     (0.01

Distributions from Return of Capital

            (0.09                     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.51     (0.84     (0.62     (0.85     (0.67
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 11.05      $ 11.01      $ 11.93      $ 10.81      $ 11.31   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     5.11     (0.86 )%      16.64     3.13     24.03

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

          

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   782,384      $   1,419,298      $   1,286,033      $   975,772      $   498,489   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

          

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.13     1.10     1.11     1.15     1.25

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     5.21     5.83     7.23     7.18     6.88

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     165.55     150.21     174.98     137.87     172.75

 

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,     December 15, 2010
(Commencement
of Operations)
through
October 31, 2011
 
      2014     2013     2012    

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 10.14      $ 10.52      $ 9.89      $ 10.00   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

        

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.55        0.54        0.64        0.51   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (0.88     (0.62     0.23        (0.08
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     (0.33     (0.08     0.87        0.43   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

        

Distributions from Net Investment Income

            (0.06     (0.18     (0.54

Distributions from Return of Capital

     (0.12     (0.24     (0.06       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.12     (0.30     (0.24     (0.54
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 9.69      $ 10.14      $ 10.52      $ 9.89   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     (3.29 )%      (0.89 )%      9.02     4.25 (2) 

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

        

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   178,828      $   237,695      $   122,196      $   99,529   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

        

Before Expense Reimbursement

     0.95     0.90     0.96     1.05 (3) 

After Expense Reimbursement

     N/A        N/A        N/A        0.99 (3) 

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     5.61     5.19     6.39     5.64 (3) 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     223.55     290.24     252.93     191.66 (2) 

 

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2) For the period December 15, 2010 (Commencement of Operations) through October 31, 2011 and is not indicative of a full year’s operating results.
(3) Annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund

 

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,     December 15, 2010
(Commencement
of  Operations)
through
October 31, 2011
 
      2014     2013     2012    

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 10.13      $ 10.52      $ 9.89      $ 10.00   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

        

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.58        0.54        0.62        0.51   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (0.91     (0.64     0.25        (0.08
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     (0.33     (0.10     0.87        0.43   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

        

Distributions from Net Investment Income

            (0.05     (0.18     (0.54

Distributions from Return of Capital

     (0.11     (0.24     (0.06       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.11     (0.29     (0.24     (0.54
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 9.69      $ 10.13      $ 10.52      $ 9.89   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     (3.37 )%      (0.91 )%      8.92     4.25 (2) 

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

        

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   55,028      $   113,380      $   89,410      $   68,560   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

        

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.24     1.15     1.25     1.48 (3) 

After Expense Reimbursement

     0.99     0.99     0.99     0.99 (3) 

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     5.87     5.15     6.20     5.68 (3) 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     223.55     290.24     252.93     191.66 (2) 

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2) For the period December 15, 2010 (Commencement of Operations) through October 31, 2011 and is not indicative of a full year’s operating results.
(3) Annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

      Year Ended
October 31, 2014
    July 1, 2013
(Commencement
of Operations)
through
October 31,  2013
 

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 10.68      $ 10.00   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

    

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.22        0.07   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments

     0.14        0.61   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.36        0.68   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

    

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.07       
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 10.97      $ 10.68   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     3.43     6.80 (2) 

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

    

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   53,652      $   40,903   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

    

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.43     1.72 (3) 

After Expense Reimbursement

     1.21     1.26 (3) 

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     2.04     2.06 (3) 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     151.61     52.53 (2) 

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2) For the period July 1, 2013 (Commencement of Operations) through October 31, 2013 and is not indicative of a full year’s operating results.
(3) Annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund

 

Financial Highlights — N Class

 

      Year Ended
October 31, 2014
    July 1, 2013
(Commencement
of Operations)
through
October 31, 2013
 

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 10.62      $ 10.00   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

    

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.22        0.06   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments

     0.15        0.56   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.37        0.62   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

    

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.07       
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 10.92      $ 10.62   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     3.54     6.20 (2) 

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

    

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   89      $   31   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

    

Before Expense Reimbursement

     48.38     480.73 (3) 

After Expense Reimbursement

     1.21     1.26 (3) 

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     2.01     1.72 (3) 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

       151.61       52.53 (2) 

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2) For the period July 1, 2013 (Commencement of Operations) through October 31, 2013 and is not indicative of a full year’s operating results.
(3) Annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW International Growth Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

      Year Ended
October 31, 2014
    November 1, 2012
(Commencement
of Operations)
through
October 31,  2013
 

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 12.04      $ 10.00   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

    

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.10        0.05   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments

     0.30        1.99   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.40        2.04   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

    

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.09       

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

     (0.04       
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.13       
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 12.31      $ 12.04   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     3.27     20.40

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

    

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   1,383      $   1,341   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

    

Before Expense Reimbursement

     4.95     7.74

After Expense Reimbursement

     1.04     1.04

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     0.82     0.46

Portfolio Turnover Rate

       318.07       309.74

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights — N Class

 

      Year Ended
October 31, 2014
    November 1, 2012
(Commencement
of Operations)
through
October 31,  2013
 

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 12.01      $ 10.00   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

    

Net Investment Income (1)

     0.06        0.02   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments

     0.30        1.99   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     0.36        2.01   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

    

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.06       

Distributions from Net Realized Gain

     (0.04       
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (0.10       
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 12.27      $ 12.01   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     2.92     20.10

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

    

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   1,234      $   1,201   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

    

Before Expense Reimbursement

     5.23     7.99

After Expense Reimbursement

     1.34     1.34

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     0.52     0.15

Portfolio Turnover Rate

       318.07       309.74

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW International Small Cap Fund

 

Financial Highlights — I Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,     February 28, 2011
(Commencement
of Operations)
through
October 31, 2011
 
      2014     2013     2012    

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 8.92      $ 7.83      $ 7.68      $ 10.00   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

        

Net Investment Income (Loss) (1)

     0.01        (0.01     0.09        (0.04

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (0.13     1.55        0.13        (2.28
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     (0.12     1.54        0.22        (2.32
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

        

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.08     (0.45     (0.07       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 8.72      $ 8.92      $ 7.83      $ 7.68   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     (1.39 )%      20.77     2.92     (23.20 )% (2) 

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

        

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $   19,786      $   24,266      $   18,354      $   12,988   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

        

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.37     1.36     1.32     1.60 (3) 

After Expense Reimbursement

     N/A        N/A        N/A        1.44 (3) 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

     0.12     (0.17 )%      1.16     (0.69 )% (3) 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     259.88     301.86     139.84     86.04 (2) 

 

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2) For the period February 28, 2011 (Commencement of Operations) through October 31, 2011 and is not indicative of a full year’s operating results.
(3) Annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights — N Class

 

     Year Ended October 31,     February 28, 2011
(Commencement
of Operations)
through
October 31, 2011
 
      2014     2013     2012    

Net Asset Value per Share, Beginning of Year

   $ 8.92      $ 7.82      $ 7.68      $ 10.00   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:

        

Net Investment Income (Loss) (1)

     0.00  (2)      (0.02     0.08        (0.04

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (0.13     1.56        0.12        (2.28
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

     (0.13     1.54        0.20        (2.32
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions:

        

Distributions from Net Investment Income

     (0.07     (0.44     (0.06       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value per Share, End of Year

   $ 8.72      $ 8.92      $ 7.82      $ 7.68   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return

     (1.52 )%      20.77     2.75     (23.20 )% (3) 

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

        

Net Assets, End of Year (in thousands)

   $ 9,437      $ 11,847      $ 11,715      $   11,192   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:

        

Before Expense Reimbursement

     1.75     1.67     1.64     1.94 (4) 

After Expense Reimbursement

     1.44     1.44     1.44     1.44 (4) 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

     0.04     (0.23 )%      1.00     (0.65 )% (4) 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

       259.88       301.86       139.84       86.04 (3) 

 

 

(1) Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2) Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.
(3) For the period February 28, 2011 (Commencement of Operations) through October 31, 2011 and is not indicative of a full year’s operating results.
(4) Annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TCW Funds, Inc.

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   

 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of

TCW Funds, Inc.

Los Angeles, California

 

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund, TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund, TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund, TCW International Growth Fund, and TCW International Small Cap Fund (collectively, the “TCW International Funds”) (five of twenty funds comprising TCW Funds, Inc.) as of October 31, 2014, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the respective stated periods then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the respective stated periods then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the TCW International Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. The TCW International Funds are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the TCW International Funds’ internal control over financial reporting . Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2014, by correspondence with custodian and brokers; where replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the respective TCW International Funds as of October 31, 2014, the results of their operations for the year then ended, and the changes in their net assets and the financial highlights for each of the respective stated periods then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

LOGO

 

Los Angeles, California

December 18, 2014

 

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Shareholder Expenses (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of a TCW Fund, you incur ongoing operational costs of the Fund, including management fees and other fund expenses. The following example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars and cents) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds.

 

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from May 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014 (184 days).

 

Actual Expenses    The first line under each Fund in the table below provides information about the actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your Fund under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes    The second line under each Fund in the table below provides information about the hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account value and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

 

TCW Funds, Inc.

   Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014
     Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014
     Annualized
Expense Ratio
    Expenses Paid
During Period
(May 1, 2014 to
October 31,  2014)
 
TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $   1,000.00       $   1,031.70         0.86   $   4.40   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,020.87         0.86     4.38   

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,029.50         1.12   $ 5.73   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,019.56         1.12     5.70   
TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 987.80         0.95   $ 4.76   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,020.42         0.95     4.84   

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 987.80         0.99   $ 4.96   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,020.22         0.99     5.04   
TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,046.80         1.20   $ 6.19   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,019.16         1.20     6.11   

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,046.00         1.20   $ 6.19   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,019.16         1.20     6.11   

 

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Shareholder Expenses (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

TCW Funds, Inc.

   Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014
     Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014
     Annualized
Expense Ratio
    Expenses Paid
During Period
(May 1, 2014 to
October 31,  2014)
 
TCW International Growth Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $   1,000.00       $   1,041.50         1.04   $   5.35   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,019.96         1.04     5.30   

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 1,040.70         1.34   $ 6.89   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,018.45         1.34     6.82   
TCW International Small Cap Fund           

I Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 963.50         1.39   $ 6.88   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,018.20         1.39     7.07   

N Class Shares

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00       $ 962.50         1.44   $ 7.12   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,017.95         1.44     7.32   

 

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Privacy Policy

 

Our Privacy Policy

 

We, The TCW Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, the TCW Funds, Inc., TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. and the Metropolitan West Funds (collectively, “TCW”) are committed to protecting the nonpublic personal and financial information of our customers and consumers who obtain or seek to obtain financial products or services primarily for personal, family or household purposes. We fulfill our commitment by establishing and implementing policies and systems to protect the security and confidentiality of this information.

 

In our offices, we limit access to nonpublic personal and financial information about you to those TCW personnel who need to know the information in order to provide products or services to you. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to protect your nonpublic personal and financial information.

 

What You Should Know

 

At TCW, we recognize the importance of keeping information about you secure and confidential. We do not sell or share your nonpublic personal and financial information with marketers or others outside our affiliated group of companies.

 

We carefully manage information among our affiliated group of companies to safeguard your privacy and to provide you with consistently excellent service.

 

We are providing this notice to you to comply with the requirements of Regulation S-P, “Privacy of Consumer Financial Information,” issued by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Categories of Information We Collect

 

We may collect the following types of nonpublic personal and financial information about you from the following sources:

 

 

Your name, address and identifying numbers, and other personal and financial information, from you and from identification cards and papers you submit to us, on applications, subscription agreements or other forms or communications.

 

 

Information about your account balances and financial transactions with us, our affiliated entities, or nonaffiliated third parties, from our internal sources, from affiliated entities and from nonaffiliated third parties.

 

 

Information about your account balances and financial transactions and other personal and financial information, from consumer credit reporting agencies or other nonaffiliated third parties, to verify information received from you or others.

 

Categories of Information We Disclose to Nonaffiliated Third Parties

 

 

We may disclose your name, address and account and other identifying numbers, as well as information about your pending or past transactions and other personal financial information, to nonaffiliated third parties, for our everyday business purposes such as necessary to execute, process, service and confirm your securities transactions and mutual fund transactions, to administer and service your account and commingled investment vehicles in which you are invested, to market our products and services through joint marketing arrangements or to respond to court orders and legal investigations.

 

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Privacy Policy (Continued)

 

 

 

We may disclose nonpublic personal and financial information concerning you to law enforcement agencies, federal regulatory agencies, self-regulatory organizations or other nonaffiliated third parties, if required or requested to do so by a court order, judicial subpoena or regulatory inquiry.

 

We do not otherwise disclose your nonpublic personal and financial information to nonaffiliated third parties, except where we believe in good faith that disclosure is required or permitted by law. Because we do not disclose your nonpublic personal and financial information to nonaffiliated third parties, our Customer Privacy Policy does not contain opt-out provisions.

 

Categories of Information We Disclose to Our Affiliated Entities

 

 

We may disclose your name, address and account and other identifying numbers, account balances, information about your pending or past transactions and other personal financial information to our affiliated entities for any purpose.

 

 

We regularly disclose your name, address and account and other identifying numbers, account balances and information about your pending or past transactions to our affiliates to execute, process and confirm securities transactions or mutual fund transactions for you, to administer and service your account and commingled investment vehicles in which you are invested, or to market our products and services to you.

 

Information About Former Customers

 

We do not disclose nonpublic personal and financial information about former customers to nonaffiliated third parties unless required or requested to do so by a court order, judicial subpoena or regulatory inquiry, or otherwise where we believe in good faith that disclosure is required or permitted by law.

 

Questions

 

Should you have any questions about our Customer Privacy Policy, please contact us by email or by regular mail at the address at the end of this policy.

 

Reminder About TCW’s Financial Products

 

Financial products offered by The TCW Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, the TCW Funds, Inc., TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. and the Metropolitan West Funds:

 

 

Are not guaranteed by a bank;

 

 

Are not obligations of The TCW Group, Inc. or of its subsidiaries;

 

 

Are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; and

 

 

Are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount committed or invested, and earnings thereon.

 

THE TCW GROUP, INC.

TCW FUNDS, INC.

TCW STRATEGIC INCOME FUND, INC.

METROPOLITAN WEST FUNDS

 

Attention: Privacy Officer | 865 South Figueroa St. Suite 1800 | Los Angeles, CA 90017 |

email: privacy@tcw.com

 

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Investment Management and Advisory Agreement

 

TCW Funds, Inc. (the “Corporation”) and TCW Investment Management Company (the “Advisor”) are parties to an Investment Advisory and Management Agreement (“Current Agreement”), pursuant to which the Advisor is responsible for managing the investments of each separate investment series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) of the Corporation. The Current Agreement continues in effect from year to year provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by the Board of Directors of the Corporation (the “Board”), including the directors who are not “interested persons” of the Corporation or the Advisor (the “Independent Directors”). The Current Agreement terminates automatically in the event of its assignment.

 

At a meeting held on September 8, 2014, the Board, including the Independent Directors, re-approved the Current Agreement with respect to each Fund for an additional one year term.

 

Continuation of the Current Agreement

 

The Advisor provided materials to the Board in advance of meetings held on August 26, 2014 and September 8, 2014 (the “Current Agreement Materials”) for their evaluation of the Investment Advisory and Management Agreement between the Funds and the Advisor in response to information requested by the Independent Directors, who were advised by Counsel to the Independent Directors with respect to these and other relevant matters. The Boards’ consideration of the continuation of the Current Agreement represents the Boards’ first renewal decision with respect to the Current Agreement since affiliates of the Carlyle Group, L.P. acquired a majority interest in the Advisor (the “Transaction”). The Transaction closed in early 2013 and the Boards considered its ongoing impact when considering the Current Agreement Materials. In addition, the Independent Directors met separately with Counsel to the Independent Directors to consider the information provided. As a result of those meetings and their other meetings, the Independent Directors unanimously recommended continuation of the Current Agreement after considering the following factors among others:

 

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services.    The Independent Directors considered the general nature, extent, and quality of services provided or expected to be provided by the Advisor pursuant to the Current Agreement. The Independent Directors evaluated the Advisor’s experience in serving as manager of the Funds, and considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a fund complex that is served by a large investment management organization where it and its affiliates also serve a variety of other investment advisory clients, including separate accounts, other pooled investment vehicles, registered investment companies and commingled funds. The Independent Directors also considered the ability of the Advisor to provide appropriate levels of support and resources to the Funds.

 

In addition, the Independent Directors took note of the background and experience of the senior management and portfolio management personnel of the Advisor and that the Advisor provides and is expected to continue to provide substantial expertise and attention to the Funds as well as resources and infrastructure. The Independent Directors considered the ability of the Advisor to attract and retain qualified business professionals and its compensation program, noting in particular the Advisor’s recent addition of new analysts to the equity research team and new mutual-fund-administration employees. The Independent Directors also considered the breadth of the compliance programs of the Advisor, as well as the compliance operations of the Advisor with respect to the Funds. The Independent Directors concluded that they were satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the services provided and anticipated to be provided to the Funds by the Advisor under the Current Agreement.

 

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Investment Management and Advisory Agreement (Continued)

 

 

Investment Performance.    The Independent Directors reviewed information about each Fund’s historical performance, including materials prepared by the Advisor and the Report prepared by Lipper, an independent third party consultant, which provided a comparative analysis of each Fund with the performance of similar funds over one, three, five and 10 year periods, as applicable. The Independent Directors noted that investment performance of most of the Portfolios was generally consistent with or above the median performance of the applicable Lipper peer group during most periods covered in the Report. They noted, however, that the investment performance of the TCW International Small Cap Fund was in the fourth or fifth quintile of the applicable Lipper peer group for multiple periods covered in the Report. The Independent Directors noted the recent underperformance of these Portfolios and reviewed the actions taken by the Advisor to address such underperformance. The Independent Directors concluded that the Advisor should continue to provide investment advisory and management services to the Funds. The Independent Directors indicated that they would continue to monitor portfolio investment performance on a regular basis and discuss with the Advisor from time to time any instances of long-term underperformance as appropriate.

 

Advisory Fees and Profitability.    The Independent Directors considered information in the materials prepared by the Advisor regarding the advisory fees charged to the Funds, advisory fees paid by other funds in the portfolio’s respective peer groups, and advisory fees paid to the Advisor under advisory contracts with respect to other institutional clients. The Independent Directors noted that the investment advisory fees charged by the Advisor to most of the Portfolios were at or below the median of their respective Lipper peer groups. They also noted, however, that the investment advisory fees of the TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund and TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund were above the median of their respective Lipper peer groups. The Independent Directors reviewed the related materials prepared the Advisor. The Independent Directors also noted that the advisory fees charged by the Advisor to many of the Funds are higher than the advisory fees charged by the Advisor to certain institutional separate accounts with similar strategies managed by the Advisor, but that the services provided the Funds are more extensive than the services provided to institutional separate accounts.

 

The Independent Directors noted that the total expenses of the Funds are near or below expenses incurred by other funds in their respective peer groups. They considered that the Advisor has agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee or pay the operating expenses of each Funds in order to maintain the overall expense ratios of the Funds at competitive levels, that the Advisor had entered into contractual expense limitation agreements with respect to certain Funds and the amounts paid or waived by the Advisor pursuant to expense limitations. The Independent Directors also considered the costs of services to be provided and profits to be realized by the Advisor and its affiliates from their relationship with the Funds. Recognizing the difficulty in evaluating a manager’s profitability with respect to the funds it manages in the context of a manager with multiple lines of business, and noting that other profitability methodologies might also be reasonable, the Independent Directors concluded that the profits of the Advisor and its affiliates from their relationship with the Funds was reasonable. Based on these various considerations, the Independent Directors concluded that the contractual management fees of the Funds under the Current Agreement are fair and bear a reasonable relationship to the services rendered.

 

Expenses and Economies of Scale.    The Independent Directors considered the potential of the Advisor to achieve economies of scale as the Funds’ portfolios grow in size. The Independent Directors noted that the Advisor has agreed to contractual expense limitation agreements, which are designed to maintain the overall expense ratio of each of the Funds at a competitive level. The Independent Directors also

 

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considered the relative advantages and disadvantages of an advisory fee with breakpoints compared to a flat advisory fee supplemented by advisory fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. The Independent Directors concluded that the current fee arrangements were appropriate given the current size and structure of the Funds and adequately reflected any economies of scale.

 

Ancillary Benefits.    The Independent Directors considered ancillary benefits to be received by the Advisor and its affiliates as a result of the relationship of the Advisor with the Funds, including compensation for certain compliance support services. The Independent Directors noted that, in addition to the fees the Advisor receives under the Current Agreement, the Advisor receives additional benefits in connection with management of the Funds in the form of reports, research and other services from brokers and their affiliates in return for brokerage commissions paid to such brokers. The Independent Directors concluded that any potential benefits to be derived by the Advisor from its relationships with the Funds are consistent with the services provided by the Advisor to the Funds.

 

Based on the consideration discussed above and other considerations, the Boards, including the Independent Directors, approved continuation of the Current Agreement.

 

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Supplemental Information

 

Proxy Voting Guidelines

 

The policies and procedures that the Company uses to determine how to vote proxies are available without charge. The Board of Directors of the Company has delegated the Company’s proxy voting authority to the Advisor.

 

Disclosure of Proxy Voting Guidelines

 

The proxy voting guidelines of the Advisor are available:

 

  1. By calling 800-FUND-TCW (800-386-3829) to obtain a hard copy; or

 

  2. By going to the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

When the Company receives a request for a description of the Advisor’s proxy voting guidelines, it will deliver the description that is disclosed in the Company’s Statement of Additional Information. This information will be sent out via first class mail (or other means designed to ensure equally prompt delivery) within three business days of receiving the request.

 

The Advisor, on behalf of the Company, prepares and file Form N-PX with the SEC not later than August 31 of each year, which includes the Company’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 of that year. The Company’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is available:

 

  1. By calling 800-FUND-TCW (800-386-3829) to obtain a hard copy; or

 

  2. By going to the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

When the Company receives a request for the Company’s proxy voting record, it will send the information disclosed in the Company’s most recently filed report on Form N-PX via first class mail (or other means designed to ensure equally prompt delivery) within three business days of receiving the request.

 

The Company also discloses its proxy voting record on its website as soon as is reasonably practicable after its report on Form N-PX is filed with the SEC.

 

Availability of Quarterly Portfolio Schedule

 

The Company files a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of its fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Form N-Q is available by calling 800-FUND-TCW (800-386-3829) to obtain a hard copy. You may also obtain the Company’s Form N-Q:

 

  1. By going to the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.; or

 

  2. By visiting the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. and photocopying it (Phone 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room).

 

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Tax Information Notice (Unaudited)

 

On account of the year ended October 31, 2014, the following Fund paid a capital gain distribution within the meaning 852(b)(3)(c) of the Code. The Fund also designates as a capital gain distribution a portion of earnings and profits paid to shareholders in redemption of their shares.

 

Fund

   Amounts per Share  

TCW International Growth Fund

   $ 0.62   

 

Under Section 854(b)(2) of the Code, the Funds hereby designate the following maximum amounts as qualified dividends for purposes of the maximum rate under Section 1(h)(11) of the Code for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014:

 

Fund

   Qualified
Dividend Income
 

TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund

   $ 313   

TCW International Growth Fund

   $ 22   

TCW International Small Cap Fund

   $ 317   

 

The following is the dividend received deduction percentage for the Fund’s corporate shareholders:

 

Fund

   Dividends
Received Deductions
 

TCW International Growth Fund

     2.30

 

The following Funds paid foreign taxes during the year ended October 31, 2014, that are available as income tax credits:

 

Fund

   Foreign Tax Credit  

TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund

   $ 52   

TCW International Growth Fund

   $ 3   

TCW International Small Cap Fund

   $ 30   

 

This information is given to meet certain requirements of the Code and should not be used by shareholders for preparing their income tax returns. In February 2015, shareholders will receive Form 1099-DIV which will show the actual distribution received and include their share of qualified dividends during the calendar year of 2014. Shareholders are advised to check with their tax advisors for information on the treatment of these amounts on their individual tax returns.

 

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Directors and Officers of the Company

 

A board of ten directors is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Company, which consists of 22 funds. The directors of the Company, and their business addresses and their principal occupation for the last five years are set forth below.

 

Independent Directors

 

Name, Address,
Age and

Position with Funds (1)

 

Term of Office and

Length of Time Served

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Other Directorships

held by Director

Samuel P. Bell (78)   Indefinite term; Mr. Bell has served as a director of TCW Funds, Inc. since October 2002.   Private Investor.   Point 360 (post production services) and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund).
John A. Gavin (83)   Indefinite term; Mr. Gavin has served as a director of TCW Funds, Inc. since February 2001.   Founder and Chairman of Gamma Holdings (international capital consulting firm).   TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund), Hotchkis and Wiley Funds (mutual fund with 5 series).

Patrick C. Haden (61)

Chairman

  Indefinite term; Mr. Haden has served as a director of TCW Funds, Inc. since May 2001.   Athletic Director, University of Southern California. Prior to August 2010, General Partner, Riordan, Lewis & Haden (private equity firm).   Tetra Tech, Inc. (environmental consulting), Metropolitan West Funds (mutual fund with 9 series) and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund).
Janet E. Kerr (60)   Indefinite term; Ms. Kerr has served as a director of TCW Funds, Inc. since August 2010.   Laure Sudreay — Rippe Endowed Professor of Law and Executive Director, Geoffrey H. Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship and the Law. Pepperdine University School of Law.   La-Z-Boy Furniture Incorporated (residential furniture producer), Tilly’s (retailer of apparel and accessories), and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund).
Peter McMillan (57)   Indefinite term; Mr. McMillan has served as a director of TCW Funds, Inc. since August 2010.   Co-founder and Managing Partner, Willowbrook Capital Group, LLC (investment advisory firm) and Co-founder and Executive Vice President of KBS Capital Advisors (manager of real estate investment trusts).   KBS Real Estate Investment Trusts (real estate investments), Metropolitan West Funds (mutual funds with 9 series) and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund).
Charles A. Parker (80)   Indefinite term; Mr. Parker has served as a director of the TCW Funds, Inc. since April 2003.   Private Investor.   Burridge Center for Research in Security Prices (University of Colorado), and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund).
Victoria B. Rogers (53)   Indefinite term; Ms. Roger has served as a director of the TCW Funds, Inc. since October 2011.   President, Rose Hills Foundation.   Causeway Capital Management Trust (mutual fund with 5 series), TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund).
Andrew Tarica (55)   Indefinite term; Mr. Tarica has served as a director of the TCW Funds, Inc. since March 2012.   Chief Executive Officer, Meadowbrook Capital Management (asset management company) and Employee, Concept Capital Markets, LLC (broker-dealer).   Metropolitan West Funds (mutual fund with 9 series) and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund).

 

(1) The address of each Independent Director is c/o Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, Counsel to the Independent Directors, 355 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071.

 

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Interested Directors

 

Each of these directors is an “interested person” of the Company as defined in the 1940 Act because he is a director and officer of the Advisor, and shareholder and director of The TCW Group, Inc., the parent company of the Advisor.

 

Name, Address,
Age and

Position with Funds

 

Term of Office and

Length of Time Served

  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
 

Other Directorships

held by Director

Marc I. Stern (70)*   Indefinite term; Mr. Stern has served as a director since inception of TCW Funds, Inc. in September 1992.   Chairman, The TCW Group, Inc. Prior to February 2013, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, the Advisor; Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The TCW Group, Inc. and TCW Asset Management Company; and Vice Chairman, Trust Company of the West.   Qualcomm Incorporated (wireless communications)
David S. DeVito (52)*   Indefinite term; President and Chief Executive Officer  

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, the Advisor, The TCW Group, Inc., Trust Company of the West and TCW Asset Management

Company; President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc.

  TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (closed-end fund).

 

The officers of the Company who are not directors of the Company are:

 

Name and Address  

Position(s) Held

with Company

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years (1)

Peter A. Brown (59)*   Senior Vice President   Managing Director, the Advisor, The TCW Group, Inc., Trust Company of the West and TCW Asset Management Company; Senior Vice President, TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc.
Meredith S. Jackson (55)*   Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary   Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, the Advisor, The TCW Group Inc., Trust Company of the West and TCW Asset Management Company; Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. Previously, Partner and Chair of the Debt Finance Practice Group, Irell & Manella (law firm) (1999 – January 2013).

 

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Directors and Officers of the Company (Continued)

 

Name and Address  

Position(s) Held

with Company

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years (1)

Jeffrey Engelsman (47)*  

Chief Compliance Officer

  Managing Director, Global Chief Compliance Officer, the Advisor, The TCW Group, Inc., Trust Company of the West and TCW Asset Management Company; Chief Compliance Officer, TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. Previously, Managing Director of New York Life Investment Management Company and Chief Compliance Officer of MainStay Group of Funds.
Richard Villa (50)*   Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer   Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, the Advisor, The TCW Group, Inc., Trust Company of the West and TCW Asset Management Company; Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc.

 

(1) 

Positions with The TCW Group, Inc. and its affiliates may have changed over time.

* Address is 865 South Figueroa Street, 18th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90017

 

In addition, George N. Winn, Senior Vice President of Trust Company of the West, TCW Asset Management Company and the Advisor, is the Assistant Treasurer of the Company; Patrick W. Dennis, Senior Vice President & Associate General Counsel of Trust Company of the West, TCW Asset Management Company and the Advisor, is an Assistant Secretary of the Company, and Jon-Luc Dupuy, Vice President and Senior Counsel of State Street Corporation’s Legal Administration Group, is also an Assistant Secretary of the Company.

 

The SAI (Statement of Additional Information) has additional information regarding the Board of Directors. A copy is available by calling 1-800-FUND-TCW (1-800-386-3829) to obtain a hard copy or by going to the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

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LOGO

 

Manager of the TCW and MetWest Fund families.

TCW Funds, Inc.

865 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, California 90017

800 FUND TCW (800 386 3829)

www.TCW.com

Investment Advisor

TCW Investment Management Company 865 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, California 90017

Transfer Agent

U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC 615 E. Michigan Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Deloitte & Touche, LLP 350 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, California 90071

Custodian & Administrator

State Street Bank & Trust Company One Lincoln Street Boston, Massachusetts 02111

Distributor

TCW Funds Distributors 865 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, California 90017

Directors

Patrick C. Haden

Director and Chairman of the Board

Samuel P. Bell Director

David S. DeVito Director

John A. Gavin Director

Janet E. Kerr Director

Peter McMillan Director

Charles A. Parker Director

Victoria B. Rogers Director

Marc I. Stern Director

Andrew Tarica Director

Officers

David S. DeVito

President and Chief Executive Officer

Meredith S. Jackson Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

Richard M. Villa

Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

Jeffrey A. Engelsman Chief Compliance Officer

Peter A. Brown Senior Vice President

Patrick W. Dennis Assistant Secretary

Jon-Luc Dupuy Assistant Secretary

George N. Winn Assistant Treasurer

TCW Family of Funds

Equity Funds

TCW Concentrated Value Fund

TCW Growth Equities Fund

TCW Relative Value Dividend Appreciation Fund TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund TCW Select Equities Fund TCW Small Cap Growth Fund TCW SMID Cap Growth Fund

TCW Allocation Fund

TCW Conservative Allocation Fund

Fixed Income Funds

TCW Core Fixed Income Fund

TCW Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund TCW Global Bond Fund TCW High Yield Bond Fund TCW Short Term Bond Fund TCW Total Return Bond Fund

International Funds

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund TCW Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Opportunities Fund TCW International Growth Fund TCW International Small Cap Fund

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Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

(a) The registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to its principal executive officer and principal financial officer or persons performing similar functions.

 

(c) The registrant has made no material changes to its code of ethics.

 

(d) The registrant has not granted any waivers from any provisions of its code of ethics during the period covered by this Form N-CSR.

 

(e) Not applicable.

 

(f) A copy of the registrant’s code of ethics is filed as Exhibit 12(a)(1) to this Form N-CSR.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

(a)(1) The registrant’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has determined that the registrant has three members serving on the registrant’s Audit Committee that possess the attributes identified in Form N-CSR to qualify as an “audit committee financial expert.”

 

(a)(2) The audit committee financial experts are Samuel P. Bell, Charles A. Parker and Victoria B. Rogers. Each has been deemed to be “independent” as that term is defined in Form N-CSR.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

The firm of Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”) serves as the independent registered public accounting firm for the registrant.

(a) Audit Fees

For the fiscal years ended October 31, 2014 and October 31, 2013, the aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by Deloitte for the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements or for services that are normally provided by Deloitte in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements were:

 

2014

  

2013

$571,929    $570,329


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(b) Audit-Related Fees

For the fiscal years October 31, 2014 and October 31, 2013, the aggregate fees billed for assurance and related services rendered by Deloitte that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the registrant’s financial statements and that are not reported under Audit Fees above were:

 

2014

  

2013

$0    $0

(c) Tax Fees

For the fiscal years ended October 31, 2014 and October 31, 2013, the aggregate fees billed for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning by Deloitte were:

 

2014

  

2013

$110,250    $112,500

Fees were for the preparation and filing of the registrant’s corporate returns.

(d) All Other Fees

For the fiscal years ended October 31, 2014 and October 31, 2013, the aggregate fees billed by Deloitte to the registrant for all services other than services reported under Audit Fees, Audit-Related Fees, and Tax Fees were:

 

2014

  

2013

$0    $0

(e) (1) The registrant’s Audit Committee approves each specific service the auditor will perform for the registrant. Accordingly, the audit committee has not established pre-approval policies or procedures for services that the auditor may perform for the registrant.

(e) (2) None of the services described in each of paragraphs (b) through (d) of this Item were approved by the registrant’s Audit Committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.

 

(f) Not applicable.

(g) For the fiscal years ended October 31, 2014 and October 31, 2013, aggregate non-audit fees billed by Deloitte for services rendered to the registrant were:

 

2014

  

2013

$110,250    $112,250

For the twelve month periods ended October 31, 2014 and October 31, 2013, aggregate non-audit fees billed by Deloitte for services rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant were $0 and $0, respectively.


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(h) Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Audit of Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable.

 

Item 6. Schedule of Investments.

The Schedule of Investments is included as part of Item 1 of this form.

 

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

 

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

 

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchases.

Not applicable.

 

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

No material changes have been made to registrant’s procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to registrant’s Board of Directors.

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

  (a) The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in rule 30a-2(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) provide reasonable assurances that material information relating to the registrant is made known to them by the appropriate persons as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and 15d-15(b) under the Exchange Act.

 

  (b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) that occurred during the registrant’s last fiscal half-year that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.


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Item 12. Exhibits.

(a)(1) Code of Ethics referred to in Item 2 is filed herewith.

(a)(2) The certifications required by Rule 30a-2(a) of the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Sarbanes-Oxley Act”) are filed herewith.

(a)(3) Not applicable.

(b) The certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) of the 1940 Act and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act are filed herewith.


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

(Registrant)   TCW Funds, Inc.
By (Signature and Title)      

/s/ David S. DeVito

  David S. DeVito                                
  Chief Executive Officer
Date   December 22, 2014

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By (Signature and Title)      

/s/ David S. DeVito

  David S. DeVito                                
  Chief Executive Officer
Date   December 22, 2014
By (Signature and Title)      

/s/ Richard M. Villa

  Richard M. Villa                                
  Chief Financial Officer
Date   December 22, 2014